noun
koi
koy
noun
1
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
Word Forms
koi plural
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Etymology
From Japanese 鯉 (koi), meaning carp.