crucian carp

[ kroo-shuhn ]

/ ˈkru ʃən /

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noun

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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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

Words nearby crucian carp

CRTC, cru, cruces, crucial, crucian, crucian carp, cruciate, cruciate anastomosis, cruciate ligament, cruciate ligament of knee, cruciate muscle

How to use crucian carp in a sentence

Bringing in more revenue than most African governments is hardly reason to carp.
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Made with roe from mullet, carp, cod, lobsters, or even crab, taramasalata—salty, creamy, bright, with little pops!
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Instead, they gave Americans tax cuts, defense hikes, and middle class spending, leaving Democrats to carp about deficits.
Why Obama Can Spend, Spend, Spend|Peter Beinart|December 24, 2008|DAILY BEAST
I'm not enamored of a straight meat diet as a rule, but that evening I was in no mood to carp at anything half-way eatable.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair

He, for one, did not carp at Aunt Rachel's declaration that they were intended to spend time and eternity together.
At Last|Marion Harland
A fountain tinkled and fat carp swam about in the fluted marble basin.
The Adventures of Kathlyn|Harold MacGrath
If it has humour, deplore its lack of thoughtfulness; if it is grave, carp at its lack of gaiety.
How to Fail in Literature|Andrew Lang
It would be idle to carp at any means when the end is so thoroughly good.
Mystic London:|Charles Maurice Davies