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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe colourful ornamental fish often kept in outdoor ponds.
Common pairings
koi pond
koi fish
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Etymology
From Japanese 鯉 (koi), meaning carp.
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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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