Rohu
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, of the carp family, found throughout Asia.
"“Well,” said the fakir, “when you come to the Bhagirathi river you will see a big fish, a Rohu; and you must get him to carry you to Prince Majnun's country, or you will never reach it.”"
Example
More examples"“Well,” said the fakir, “when you come to the Bhagirathi river you will see a big fish, a Rohu; and you must get him to carry you to Prince Majnun's country, or you will never reach it.”"
Etymology
From Hindi रोहू (rohū), from Sanskrit रोहित (rohita, “reddish”), due to the reddish tint of the fish's fins.
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