koi

Noun

Meaning

koi (plural koi)

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

KOI (plural KOIs)

(astronomy) Abbreviation of Kepler/K1/K2 object of interest.

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Examples

Commercial fishing main Fishing boat in a heavy sea Intensive koi aquaculture facility in Israel Commercial fishing is the capture of fish for commercial purposes. Source: Internet

Among our other resident guests, we have two geese who enjoy swimming in our lotus ponds, along with turtles and colourful koi fish. Source: Internet

Although a koi breeder may carefully select the parents they wish based on their desired characteristics, the resulting fry will nonetheless exhibit a wide range of color and quality. Source: Internet

Famous for its docile, friendly personality and large size, it is considered a sign of good luck among koi keepers. Source: Internet

For a while after this, some koi farmers in neighbouring states stopped importing fish for fear of infecting their own stocks. Source: Internet

However, unlike cattle, purebred dogs, or more relevantly, goldfish, the large majority of these offspring, even from the best champion-grade koi, will not be acceptable as nishikigoi (they have no interesting colors) or may even be genetically defective. Source: Internet

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