koi

American  

[koi] / kɔɪ /

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.

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koi British  

/ kɔɪ /

noun

1. any of various ornamental forms of the common carp

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Etymology

Origin of koi

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

Example Sentences

Mud had smothered a koi pond on the woman’s property, likely killing the fish, but two of four turtles were found alive.

From Los Angeles Times

Four heat exchangers are submerged in the 1.7 metre deep water, which is also home to dozens of koi carp and tench – fish that have their own role in the operation.

From BBC

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times