cyprinoid

/sɪˈpraɪnaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A fish of the family Cyprinidae, especially a species of carp or minnow.

“The researcher studied the cyprinoid species found in the local river.”

2. adjective

Resembling or pertaining to the Cyprinidae, especially in being a small, slender fish with small scales.

“The cyprinoid fish in the aquarium looked healthy and happy.”

Synonyms

  • carp
  • cyprinine
  • minnow

Antonyms

  • large
  • scaled