ziege

Meaning

Noun

• An edible freshwater fish, Pelecus cultratus (species), of the order Cypriniformes, with an oblique mouth, a low wavy lateral line and a sharp-edged belly.

Origin

• From Middle High German zige, from Old High German ziga, from Proto-West Germanic *tigā. Compare Old Armenian տիկ ("wineskin"), Albanian dhi ("she-goat"), Ishkashimi dec ("goatskin bag"), and further Zicke, which is cognate with tick.