gudgeon
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nounDefinition of GUDGEON
: a small European freshwater fish (Gobio gobio) related to the carps and often used for food or bait
Origin of GUDGEON
Middle English gojune, from Anglo-French gojoun, from Latin gobion-, gobio, alteration of gobius — more at goby
First Known Use: 15th century
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