English dictionary
goldfish
/'g/oU/ld,f/I//S/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
Synonyms carassius auratusSource: WordNet 3.0
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A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (<i>Carassius auratus</i>); -- so named from its color. It is a native of China, and is said to have been introduced into Europe in 1691. It is often kept as an ornament, in small ponds or glass globes. Many varieties are known. Called also <i>golden fish</i>, and <i>golden carp</i>. See <i>Telescope fish</i>, under <u>Telescope</u>.
Source: webster1913