'Carasius vulgaris' definitions:

Definition of 'Carasius vulgaris'

From: GCIDE
  • Crucian carp \Cru"cian carp`\ (-shan k?rp`). [Cf. Sw. karussa, G. karausche, F. carousse, -assin, corassin, LL. coracinus, Gr. ????? a sort of fish.] (Zool.) A kind of European carp (Carasius vulgaris), inferior to the common carp; -- called also German carp. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The gibel or Prussian carp is now generally considered a variety of the crucian carp, or perhaps a hybrid between it and the common carp. [1913 Webster]