noun

gudgeon

Gudgeon (noun) means a small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, native to Eurasia.

noun

A small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, native to Eurasia.

Cottus bairdii, more widely known as mottled sculpin.

Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

Any of various other fish, similar in appearance and principally in families Butidae and Eleotridae.

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Etymology

The noun is derived from Late Middle English gojoun [and other forms], from Old French gojon, goujon (“gudgeon”), from Late Latin gōbiōnem, the accusative of gōbiō, the augmentative of Latin gōbius (“gudgeon”), from Ancient Greek κωβῐός (kōbĭós, “fish of the gudgeon kind”), probably of Semitic origin. The English word is a doublet of goby and goujon. The verb is derived from the noun.

Rhymes for gudgeon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gudgeon?

"gudgeon" (noun) means a small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, native to Eurasia.

What are the different meanings of gudgeon?

"gudgeon" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, native to Eurasia; 2. Cottus bairdii, more widely known as mottled sculpin; 3. Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.