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fantail goldfish

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noun

  1. an artificially bred, hardy variety of goldfish, usually oval-shaped and deep orange or calico, with a deeply cleft, four-lobed tail held in line with the body.

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Lincoln is a tangerine-colored fantail goldfish, who whizzes to the top of the tank when he notices humans approaching.

From The Verge • Dec. 27, 2015

Fortunately, Gardiner announced that the budget would allow them to go up a few Darwinian steps to the fantail goldfish, selling for $3.19 each.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2015

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