crucian carp

American  

[kroo-shuhn] / ˈkru ʃən /

noun

1. a common cyprinid, Carassius carassius, that closely resembles the wild form of goldfish, occurring in streams in most parts of Europe and northern Asia.

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Etymology

Origin of crucian carp

1755–65; earlier crusion, probably < Low German (with plural ending -en interpreted as singular) Krunsch, Kruutsch, Middle Low German Karûsse (compare Dutch Karuts, German Karausche ), perhaps ultimately < Latin coracīnus < Greek korakînos a fish of the Nile

Example Sentences

The agency has been working with staff at Milton Country Park, near Cambridge, to develop one of its ponds into a haven for crucian carp, a protected native species in the UK.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Just as I was starting to have a crisis over the passage of time, Lyman the jock koala wandered up and asked me to catch a crucian carp for him.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2020