carassiusauratus
nounUK /kəˈræsiəs ɔːˈrɑːtəs/
US /kəˈræsiəs ɔːˈrɑːtəs/
A goldfish is a small orange fish that people keep in a bowl or pond.
The carassiusauratus swam around the fish tank.
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2. The scientific name for the common goldfish species.
Scientists use carassiusauratus when they write about goldfish.
3. A freshwater fish often kept as a first pet.
My little sister got a carassiusauratus for her birthday.
4. A type of fish that can grow large in ponds.
The carassiusauratus in the garden pond grew very big.