crucian
crucian · crucians
A small greenish-brown carp, Carassius carassius, farmed in parts of EuropeA small greenish-brown carp, Carassius carassius, farmed in parts of Europe.
/ˈkɹuːʃən/
Meaning
1 sensesA small greenish-brown carp, Carassius carassius, farmed in parts of Europe.
Origin
From Low German karusse, karutze, possibly from Medieval Latin coracinus (“kind of river fFrom Low German karusse, karutze, possibly from Medieval Latin coracinus (“kind of river fish”). Also compare German Karausche.
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