goldfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

Etymology

Compound from English gold (pyrolyse food to a golden brown) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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