Rudd \Rudd\, n. [See Rud, n.] (Zool.)
   A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus
   erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the
   roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter
   body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud,
   finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called
   azurine, or blue roach.
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