crucian

/ ˈkruːʃən /

noun

1. a European cyprinid fish, Carassius carassius, with a dark-green back, a golden-yellow undersurface, and reddish dorsal and tail fins: an aquarium fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of crucian¹

C18: from Low German Karusse

Example Sentences

A close ally of the carp is the Crucian carp, Cyprinus carassius, chiefly distinguished by the absence of barbels.

From Project Gutenberg