dace

[ deys ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) dace, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) dac·es.

1. a small, freshwater cyprinoid fish, Leuciscus leuciscus, of Europe, having a stout, fusiform body.
2. any of several similar or related fishes of the U.S.

dace

/ deɪs /

noun

1. a European freshwater cyprinid fish, Leuciscus leuciscus, with a slender bluish-green body
2. any of various similar fishes

Word History and Origins

Origin of dace¹

1400–50; late Middle English darce, darse < Old French dars < Late Latin darsus

Word History and Origins

Origin of dace¹

C15: from Old French dars dart , probably referring to its swiftness

Example Sentences

He said a flowing creek could also support the return of native fish species, such as Santa Ana speckled dace.

From Los Angeles Times

The new album from the singer-songwriter is preceded by the singles “Dreamer,” a piano-driven ballad, and the wistful, dace track “Something to Someone.”

From Seattle Times

In place of anchovies, Ms. Tong stirs in a purée of fried dace, a canned fish that she used to eat with congee for breakfast in Hong Kong and Macau.

From New York Times

They included federally threatened San Ana suckers; Santa Ana speckled dace, a California species of special concern; arroyo chubs, also a California species of special concern; and thousands of unidentified minnows.

From Los Angeles Times

Whaley’s park crew netted their first longnose dace of the day, a minnow they found taking shelter in a thicket of alders.

From Washington Times