crucian carp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroo-shuh n]
- /kruːʃn kɑrp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroo-shuh n]
- /kruːʃn kɑrp/

Definitions of crucian carp words

noun crucian carp a common cyprinid, Carassius carassius, that closely resembles the wild form of goldfish, occurring in streams in most parts of Europe and northern Asia. 1
noun crucian carp Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia. 0
noun crucian carp A fish of any species in genus Carassius. 0

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Origin of crucian carp

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

1755-65; earlier crusion, probably < Low German (with plural ending -en interpreted as singular) Krunsch, Kruutsch, Middle Low German Karûsse (compare Dutch Karuts, German Karausche), perhaps ultimately < Latin coracīnus < Greek korakînos a fish of the Nile

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crucian carp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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