'Leuciscus alburnus' definitions:

Definition of 'Leuciscus alburnus'

From: GCIDE
  • Bleak \Bleak\, n. [From Bleak, a., cf. Blay.] (Zool.) A small European river fish (Leuciscus alburnus), of the family Cyprinid[ae]; the blay. [Written also blick.] [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The silvery pigment lining the scales of the bleak is used in the manufacture of artificial pearls. --Baird. [1913 Webster]