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Cyprinoid

Definition:

Cyprinoid refers to anything relating to or characteristic of the family of freshwater fish called Cyprinidae.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Example sentence:

The pond was filled with various cyprinoids, including goldfish and koi.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A fan or enthusiast of cyprinid fish or fishing.

Example sentence:

John is a passionate cyprinoid and spends most of his weekends fishing for carp.

Sense 3:

(Adjective) Having characteristics or traits similar to cyprinid fish.

Example sentence:

The cyprinoid scales on the carp's body shimmered in the sunlight.

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