01 n. A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); -- so named from its color. It is a native of China, and is said to have been intr…
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A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); -- so named from its color. It is a native of China, and is said to have been introduced into Europe in 1691. It is often kept as an ornament, in small ponds or glass globes. Many varieties are known. Called also golden fish, and golden carp. See Telescope fish, under Telescope.(Zool.) Also: golden fish, golden carp See: Telescope