noun

koi

koy

Koi (noun) means an ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds. Example: “Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond.”

noun

An ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.

"Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond."

"The temple garden was famous for its enormous koi."

How to use koi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe colourful ornamental fish often kept in outdoor ponds.

Common pairings

koi pond koi fish

Word forms

koi plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 鯉 (koi), meaning carp.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for koi

oi JOI ROI moi poi Boi Aoi Toi Troi Choi Hanoi Yayoi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “koi” mean?

The word “koi” means an ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds. In plain terms, the colourful ornamental fish often kept in outdoor ponds.

How do you pronounce “koi”?

“Koi” is pronounced koy (/kɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “koi” in a sentence?

Here is “koi” used in a sentence: “Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond.”

What part of speech is “koi”?

“Koi” is a noun.

Where does the word “koi” come from?

The word “koi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 鯉 (koi), meaning carp.

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