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: a socket for a rudder pintle
: a small European freshwater fish (Gobio gobio) related to the carps and often used for food or bait
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The new species of gudgeon is about 3.8 inches long and has a notched lower lip, a trait seen in other species, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Gudgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gudgeon. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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