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Goldfish

Goldfish
(Science: zoology) 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.


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