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shubunkin
(shu|bun¦kin)
Pronunciation:
/ʃʊˈbʌŋkɪn/
noun
a goldfish of an ornamental variety, having black spots, red patches, and long fins and tail.
Origin:
early 20th century
: from Japanese
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