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Definition of rudd

rudd

/rʌd/
rudd
Plural:rudd
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rudd Lexical Profile

rudd Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A European and middle Asian freshwater fish belonging to the carp family, characterized by its deep, brownish-green body and distinctive bright red or orange fins.

Example

"The angler patiently waited by the reed beds, hoping to catch a large rudd as it fed near the surface of the lake."

• Rhymes for rudd

• Nearby Words

rubythroat
rucksack
rudbeckia
rudd
rudder
rudderfish
rudice

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'rud', related to Old English 'rudu' meaning 'redness' and the modern word 'ruddy', likely in reference to the fish's distinctively bright red fins.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rudd. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rudd
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