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golden shiner

noun

Definition of GOLDEN SHINER

:  a small common cyprinid fish (Notemigonus crysoleucas) of eastern North America having silvery sides with bright golden reflections and often used as bait
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First Known Use of GOLDEN SHINER

circa 1889

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