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Asian carp

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various species of heavy-bodied cyprinid fish from East Asia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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History

Etymology

From Asian (relating to Asia) + carp (type of fish).

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Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 亞洲鯉魚 /亚洲鲤鱼 (yà zhōu lǐ yú) — large East Asian cyprinid
  • Vietnamese: cá chép á đông — large East Asian cyprinid