An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Karausche

by Friedrich Kluge

Karausche, f., ‘crucian,’ ModHG. only; older variants, karaȥ, karûtsch; from Fr. carassin, ‘crucian’?. Comp. also E. crucian, and its equiv. Ital. coracino, Lith. karósas, Serv. karaš, Czech karas, which forms are nearer to HG. than to Fr.; the final source is Gr. κορακῖνος (MidLat. coracînus).