rudd
n. C / U C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹəd// UK //ɹˈʌd// rudd
n. a type of freshwater fish with silver scales and bright red fins. It looks very similar to a roach and lives in lakes and slow rivers.
n. a freshwater teleost fish of the family Cyprinidae, Scardinius erythrophthalmus, characterized by its deep body and reddish fins.
The fisherman caught a small rudd in the lake.
Anglers often find rudd in slow-moving rivers where the water is clear and full of plants.
While rudd are frequently confused with roach by novice anglers, they can be distinguished by their upturned mouths and the specific positioning of their dorsal fins.
Usage
The plural form can be 'rudd' when referring to the species or 'rudds' when referring to individual fish.