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Definition of oranda goldfish
oranda goldfish
Plural:oranda goldfish
oranda goldfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A popular breed of fancy goldfish characterized by a prominent, fleshy growth or hood known as a wen on the top of its head.
Example
"The aquarium enthusiast carefully monitored the water quality to ensure her prize-winning oranda goldfish remained healthy and vibrant."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The term 'oranda' derives from the Japanese word for 'Holland' or 'Dutch'. During the Edo period, rare or exotic imported goods were often attributed to Dutch traders, which led to this name for the fancy goldfish breed when it was introduced to Japan from China.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oranda goldfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oranda goldfish