noun
gudgeon
Gudgeon (noun) means a small freshwater fish found across Europe and Asia.
noun
1
A small freshwater fish found across Europe and Asia.
2
Another name for the mottled sculpin, a small fish.
3
Any of several small fish, similar in look, that are often used as bait.
4
Any of several other fish that look similar, belonging mainly to the 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.
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Rhymes for gudgeon
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What is the meaning of gudgeon?
"gudgeon" (noun) means a small freshwater fish found across Europe and Asia.
What is another word for gudgeon?
Other words for "gudgeon" include goby.
What are the different meanings of gudgeon?
"gudgeon" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small freshwater fish found across Europe and Asia; 2. Another name for the mottled sculpin, a small fish; 3. Any of several small fish, similar in look, that are often used as bait.
