crucian carp

/ˌkruʃən kɑrp/
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Definitions of crucian carp
  1. noun
    European carp closely resembling wild goldfish
    synonyms: Carassius carassius, Carassius vulgaris
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    type of:
    cyprinid, cyprinid fish
    soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales
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