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goldfish

Pronunciation: /ˈgəʊl(d)fɪʃ/
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Definition of goldfish

noun (plural same or goldfishes)

  • a small reddish-golden Eurasian carp, popular in ponds and aquaria. A long history of breeding in China and Japan has resulted in many varieties of form and colour.
    • Carassius auratus, family Cyprinidae

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