noun
Meaning 1
Asian carp
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: chiefly Illinois
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Standard Lemma guide
copi
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noun
Meaning 2
Another name for Asian carp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: neologism
Topics: biology, cooking, food, lifestyle, natural-sciences, zoology
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History
Etymology
Clipping of copious, Coined by Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 2022 in reference of the abundance of Asian carp as well as to give it a less racist name.
By shortening of Copious, coined in 2022 by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.