cyp·ri·noid (s p r -noid , s-pr -)adj. Of, relating to, or resembling a carp or other cyprinid fish. n. A cyprinoid fish. [From New Latin Cypr nodea, suborder name : Cyprnus, type genus; see cyprinid + -odea, neuter pl. of -od s, -oid.] |
cyprinoid [ˈsɪprɪˌnɔɪd sɪˈpraɪnɔɪd]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Cyprinoidea, a large suborder of teleost fishes including the cyprinids, characins, electric eels, and loaches
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling the carp
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any fish belonging to the Cyprinoidea
[from Latin cyprīnus carp]
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| Adj. | 1. | cyprinoid - of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae |
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