koi
[koi]
- any of various colorful cultivated forms of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, apparently originating in Japan and other parts of eastern temperate Asia.
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Origin of koi
1720–30; < Japanese, earlier kowi < kofi, Old Japanese kwofi < *kwopi carp
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Contemporary Examples
The first film in the series, Koi…Mil Gaya (2003), is essentially the story of Forrest Gump finding E.T.
For the perfect cocktail to accompany this perfect storm, we reached out to Ken Whang, the bar manager of Koi Los Angeles.
Historical Examples
Mr. Griffis says of it: The koi (carp) leaping the water-fall is a symbol of aspiration and ambition, and an augury of renown.
The Ceramic ArtJennie J. Young
I dont see any way out of it except to abandon my English citizenship, and change my name to Koi zumi,—my wifes name.
The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2Elizabeth Bisland
The three groups inhabiting the entire region of the southeast were the Kamdot, Elem, and Koi.
The Aboriginal Population of the North Coast of CaliforniaSherburne Friend Cook
Umi, proud enough of the revelation of his mother, at once departs, accompanied by Koi and Omakamau.
Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich IslandsCharles Nordhoff
Sometimes at the irrigation reservoirs one may see notice boards announcing that these water areas are stocked with koi (carp).
The Foundations of JapanJ.W. Robertson Scott
koi
- any of various ornamental forms of the common carp
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Word Origin
Japanese
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Word Origin and History for koi
n.
1727, from a Japanese local name for "carp."
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