orfe
Pronunciation: /ɔːf/
Definition of orfe
noun
- a silvery freshwater fish of the carp family, which is fished commercially in eastern Europe. Also called ide.
- Leuciscus idus, family Cyprinidae. See also golden orfe
Origin:
late 19th century: from German; perhaps related to French orphe, Latin orphus, and Greek orphos 'sea perch'