GOLDFISH


Meaning of GOLDFISH in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: gold (I) + fish

1.

a. : a small usually golden yellow or orange cyprinid fish ( Carassius auratus ) that is native to China, closely related to the common carp, and much used as an aquarium and pond fish

b. : garibaldi

2. slang : canned salmon

II. adjective

: resembling that of a goldfish ; specifically : exposed to public view

patiently endured this goldfish life — Time

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