Advertisement
Advertisement
crucian
/ ˈkruːʃən /
noun
- a European cyprinid fish, Carassius carassius, with a dark-green back, a golden-yellow undersurface, and reddish dorsal and tail fins: an aquarium fish
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of crucian1
C18: from Low German Karusse
Discover More
Example Sentences
A close ally of the carp is the Crucian carp, Cyprinus carassius, chiefly distinguished by the absence of barbels.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse