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cypriniform

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to the order Cypriniformes of fish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, taxonomy

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of many ray-finned fish, of the order Cypriniformes, such as the carps, minnows and loaches

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Cypriniformes.

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cypriniforme — Translations
  • Finnish: karppikala — member of the order Cypriniformes
  • French: cypriniforme — member of the order Cypriniformes
  • German: Karpfenartige — member of the order Cypriniformes