goldfish
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noun, plural ( especially collectively ) gold·fish ( especially referring to two or more kinds or species ) gold·fish·es.
1.
a small, usually yellow or orange fish, Carassius auratus, of the carp family, native to China, bred in many varieties and often kept in fishbowls and pools.
2.
garibaldi ( def 2 ).
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| —n , pl -fish, -fishes | |
| 1. | a freshwater cyprinid fish, Carassius auratus, of E Europe and Asia, esp China, widely introduced as a pond or aquarium fish. It resembles the carp and has a typically golden or orange-red coloration |
| 2. | See orfe any of certain similar ornamental fishes, esp the golden orfe |
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Goldfish
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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| GOLDFISH Generation of Little Descriptions for Improving and Sustaining Health |
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High school students wary of dissection may be in the clear, thanks to a newly bred see-through goldfish.
The same article could have been written about any animal species, including goldfish.
The staff provides treats for dogs upon arrival and offers a goldfish for visitors to keep in their room overnight if they choose.
For many bosses, this sense of managing in a goldfish bowl has become particularly onerous.
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