noun
Uncommon
rudd
ruhd
Rudd (noun) means a freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers. Example: “He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal.”
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A freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers.
"He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal."
How to use rudd
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, red-finned freshwater fish popular with anglers in Europe.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rudds
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Etymology
Related to "ruddy" and "red" — the fish is named for its reddish fins.
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What does “rudd” mean?
The word “rudd” means a freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers. In plain terms, a small, red-finned freshwater fish popular with anglers in Europe.
How do you pronounce “rudd”?
“Rudd” is pronounced ruhd (/ɹʌd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rudd” in a sentence?
Here is “rudd” used in a sentence: “He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal.”
What part of speech is “rudd”?
“Rudd” is a noun.
Is “rudd” a common word?
“Rudd” is an uncommon word in modern English.
