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Definition of dace

dace

/deɪs/
dace
Plural:dace
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• noun

1

A small, swift-swimming freshwater fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae), native to the rivers and streams of Europe and northern Asia.

Example

"The angler cast a light fly into the clear stream, hoping to catch a common dace."

2

North American Any of various similar small freshwater fishes of the minnow family found in North America.

Example

"During the ecological survey, the researchers recorded several species of dace inhabiting the shallow creek."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'dars', derived from Old French 'dars' and Late Latin 'dardus' meaning 'dart', a reference to the fish's swift, darting movements in the water.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dace
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