koi

[koi]

noun

1. any of various colorful cultivated forms of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, apparently originating in Japan and other parts of eastern temperate Asia.

koi

/ kɔɪ /

noun

1. any of various ornamental forms of the common carp

Word History and Origins

Origin of koi¹

1720–30; < Japanese, earlier kowi < kofi, Old Japanese kwofi < *kwopi carp

Word History and Origins

Origin of koi¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

The home features a “state-of-the-art gym and wellness area,” a home theater, a catering kitchen, a tennis court, a vegetable garden, a chicken coop, and a koi pond.

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His marbled niche looks onto a koi pond, a patch of wisteria.

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Outside, the one-acre grounds boast a garden, koi pond, citrus grove, swimming pool, pool house and guesthouse.

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They added that only a “few” koi were recovered from Smith’s residence.

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“Unfortunately,” Davis said, “there were cats and chickens, and lots of koi.”

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