rudd
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A European freshwater fish with a deep body and red fins
- noun
- /rʌd/
- UK
:
escardinio
- In British waters, the rudd is known for its vibrant red fins.
Examples
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During summer, we often see a rudd swimming near the surface of the river.
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Recently, the bait fish industry began to culture rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) and sell them within and adjacent to the Great Lakes basin.
Academic text (1994) -
The fisherman caught a beautiful rudd while fishing in the lake.
Synonyms
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A common European freshwater fish with red fins that looks like a roach
is the common English name used instead of the Latin scientific form
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word rudd comes from an old English root rud- meaning 'red'. Because the fish often has bright red fins, it was named for its color, which is why we call this freshwater fish a rudd.