First Known Use: 1882
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characin
noun char·a·cin \ˈker-ə-sən, ˈka-rə-\
Definition of CHARACIN
: any of a family (Characidae) of usually small brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes that includes many aquarium fishes
— characin adjective
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Origin of CHARACIN
ultimately from Greek charak-, charax pointed stake, a fish
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