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Meaning of GOLDFISH

Pronunciation:  'gowld`fish

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
 
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 Synonyms: Carassius auratus
 
 See Also: Carassius, cyprinid, cyprinid fish, genus Carassius, silverfish

 

 

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 Definition: 

Goldfish
Enigmatic grifter David Goldfish sets out to reclaim his son from his former lover, Lauren, who is now a big-time crime boss, and learns that his old parter-in-crime Izzy is now a police detective.

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Gold"fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A small domesticated cyprinoid fish ({Carassius
    auratus}); -- so named from its color. 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. Called also
    {golden fish}, and {golden carp}. See {Telescope fish},
    under {Telescope}.
(b) A California marine fish of an orange or red color; the
    garibaldi.
 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing a goldfish in your dream, foretells of wealth and many successful and pleasant adventures.
 

 

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