Pronunciation : Rudd
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [See Rud, n.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913