"rohu" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rohus [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi रोहू (rohū), from Sanskrit रोहित (rohita, “reddish”), due to the reddish tint of the fish's fins. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|रोहू|sc=Deva}} Hindi रोहू (rohū), {{der|en|sa|रोहित||reddish}} Sanskrit रोहित (rohita, “reddish”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} rohu (plural rohus)
  1. A freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, of the carp family, found throughout Asia. Categories (lifeform): Cyprinids Synonyms: rahu Translations (Translations): ငါးမြစ်ချင်း (nga:mrachkyang:) (Burmese), ロフー (rofū) (Japanese), ラベオ・ロヒータ (rabeo-rohīta) (Japanese), ਰੋਹੂ (rohū) [feminine] (Punjabi)

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