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cyprinid

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪprɪnɪd/

Definition of cyprinid

noun

Zoology

a fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae).

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Cyprinidae (plural), based on Greek kuprinos 'carp'

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Definition of cyprinid in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

cypherpunk
cypress
Cypress
cypress knees
Cyprian, St
cyprinid
cyprinoid
Cypriot
cypripedium
Cyprus
cypsela

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logomachy

/ ləˈgɒməki

noun

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