Definition of Rudd

n.1.(Zool.) A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach.


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cyprinid, cyprinid fish, genus Scardinius, Scardinius, Scardinius erythrophthalmus


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