rohu

The story

1. Sanskrit · derived fromरोहित“reddish”
2. Hindi · derived fromरोहू
3. English todayrohu

From Hindi रोहू (rohū), from Sanskrit रोहित (rohita, “reddish”), due to the reddish tint of the fish's fins.

First known use, by meaning

• from 19th c. A freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, of the carp family, found throughout Asia.