rudd
noun
a European, freshwater fish, Scardinius erythrophthalmus, of the carp family.
rudd
American
[ruhd]
/ rʌd /
noun
Rudd
1
British
/ rʌd /
noun
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Kevin (Michael). born 1957, Australian politician: leader of the Labor Party (2006–10 and from 2013); Prime Minister (2007–2010 and from 2013)
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Steele , pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis , 1868–1935, Australian author. His works include On Our Selection (1899), Our New Selection (1902), Back at Our Selection (1906) and Grandpa's Selection (1916) which featured the characters Dad and Dave
rudd
2
British
/ rʌd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of rudd
1600–10; apparently special use of rud redness (now dial.), Middle English rude, Old English rudu; cf. red 1, ruddy
Example Sentences
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Lucy Galvin, the city council leader, said she and other residents had noticed dead pike, carp, roach, eel, rudd and dace.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
She said she and other residents had noticed dead pike, carp, roach, eel, rudd and dace.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The river Thurne and the channels through Heigham Sounds and Hickling swarm with bream, rudd, perch, roach, pike, and eels.
From The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk by G. Christopher Davies
She threw downe the mantle, that bright was of blee, & fast with a redd rudd to her chamber can shee flee.
From Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series by Frank Sidgwick
I have seen many cases where rudd, perch, dace and carp have increased to an enormous extent from a few fish introduced into the water.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Charles Edward Walker
As a bonus, filming in Los Angeles makes it easier for Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Penn Jillette and the actual Aniston to pop by for a scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But nearly 200 years ago, Berry Bros & Rudd was home to the Embassy of the Republic of Texas.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Unknown but cheerful in his obscurity stands a humble wedding singer, Rick Power, warmly played by Paul Rudd with his patented earnest sweetness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Colbert ended his CBS tenure at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Thursday evening, joined by an impressive roster of celebrity guests including Paul Rudd, Bryan Cranston, Tim Meadows, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Besides BR must be Billy Rudd, and Billy was known to favor Myrna Hauser last spring.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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