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Definition of ide

ide

/aɪd/
ide

Plural:ides
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• noun

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A silvery freshwater fish (Leuciscus idus) of the carp family, native to rivers and lakes across northern Europe and Asia, and often kept in ornamental ponds in its brightly colored form known as the golden orfe.

Example

"The angler cast his line into the slow-moving European river, hoping to catch a large ide."

Word Nuance & Usage

When written in lowercase, 'ide' refers to a freshwater fish; however, in modern contexts, it is far more commonly encountered fully capitalized as 'IDE', an acronym for Integrated Development Environment in software engineering.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish 'id', ultimately from Old Norse 'iða' meaning 'eddy' or 'whirlpool', likely referring to the fish's habit of swimming in turbulent river waters.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ide
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