cyprinoid

(si′prə no̵id′)

noun

any of a family (Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes) of freshwater bony fishes, including the carps, minnows, and dace

Origin: < Gr kyprinos, carp + -oid

adjective

of or like such fishes

See cyprinoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cyp·ri·noid

adjective

Of, relating to, or resembling a carp or other cyprinid fish.

noun

A cyprinoid fish.

Origin: From New Latin Cyprīnoīdea, suborder name : Cyprīnus, type genus; see cyprinid + -oīdea, neuter pl. of -oīdēs, -oid.

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