orfe

 
Pronunciation: /ɔːf/

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'