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

Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to flooding between Dace Road and Wick Lane.

From BBC

Dace Kalkerte, 50, also suffered nine other wounds in the killing at her flat in Highgate, King's Lynn, Norfolk.

From BBC

It might have been worse for Federal Way but senior guard Dace Pleasant scored the final two baskets of the half, including one just before the buzzer, after Curtis had built a nine-point lead.

From Seattle Times

Senior forward Dace Pleasant led a balanced scoring attack for Federal Way with 20 points and eight rebounds.

From Seattle Times