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dace

Pronunciation: /deɪs/
Definition of dace

noun (plural same)

  • a small freshwater fish related to the carp, typically living in running water.
    • Leuciscus and other genera, family Cyprinidae: several species, in particular L. leuciscus of northern Eurasia

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French dars (see dart)

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