cyprinid | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to members of fish family Cyprinidae | |
Synonyms: | cyprinoid | |
Related terms: | Cyprinidae Cyprinidae | |
2. | [ noun ] (zoology) soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales | |
Synonyms: | cyprinid_fish | |
Related terms: | cypriniform_fish tench roach dace chub shiner carp rudd minnow gudgeon goldfish crucian_carp Cyprinidae | |
Similar spelling: |
Cyprinidae cyprinoid Cyprian cyprinodont Cyprinus |