See Also: crucian(dictionary)

crucian (iou)



crucian noun. M18.
[from alt. of Low German karus(s)e, karutze (German Karausche) ult. formed as CORACINE: see -AN.]
More fully crucian carp. A European cyprinid fish, Carassius carassius, with an olive green or reddish-brown back, paler sides, and bright reddish-bronze fins.