danioEtymologyFrom Bengali ধানি (dhani, “relating to paddy”).danio means any of various fish of the genera Danio or Devario. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.nounAny of various fish of the genera Danio or Devario.“1995, Mary Bailey, The Ultimate Aquarium, Smithmark, page 158, Danios are very similar to barbs but are much slimmer-bodied.”