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Definition of Goldfish

1. Noun. Small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes.

Definition of Goldfish

1. 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 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.

Definition of Goldfish

1. Noun. A type of fish (scientific name ''Carassius auratus''), typically orange-colored. ¹

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Definition of Goldfish

1. a freshwater fish [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Goldfish

1. A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); so named from its colour. It is 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. Synonym: golden fish, and golden carp. See Telescope fish, under Telescope. A California marine fish of an orange or red colour; the garibaldi. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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