Cyprinid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cyprinid is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or being the Cyprinidae family of fish that includes barbs, carps, and minnows.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or being the Cyprinidae family of fish that includes barbs, carps, and minnows.
More Meanings
- Any fish of this family.
Example Sentences
Romanichthys, commonly known as the Romanian darter, is a very primitive cyprinid which has two dorsal fins and a covering of rough scales.
Word Forms
- cyprinids
Synonyms for cyprinid
Depending on context, synonyms include cyprinoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cyprinoid, cyprinodontiform, carplike, leuciscine, leuciscin, cottoid.
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