crucian carp: Meaning and Definition of

cru'cian carp'

Pronunciation: (kr'shun), [key]
  1. a common cyprinid, Carassius carassius, that closely resembles the wild form of goldfish, occurring in streams in most parts of Europe and northern Asia.
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