rohu

noun

ro·​hu

(ˈ)rō¦hü

plural rohu or rohus

: a large small-mouthed Indian cyprinid fish (Labeo rohita) valued for food and sport

Word History

Etymology

Hindi rohū

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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