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Raregudgeon
The correct spelling is gudgeon.
How to pronounce gudgeon
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
nounIPA: /ˈɡʌdʒən/
Say it like: Guj-on
The correct spelling is gudgeon. A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
- 2.Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.
- 3.A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.
- 4.Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.
- 5.A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.
verb
- 1.To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.
- 2.To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.
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