First Known Use: 1727
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koi
noun \ˈkȯi\
plural koi
Definition of KOI
: a carp (Cyprinus carpio) bred especially in Japan for large size and a variety of colors and often stocked in ornamental ponds
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Origin of KOI
Japanese
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