Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asian carp

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.17 in modern English

Syllables: asian -carp
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various species of heavy-bodied cyprinid fish from East Asia.

American usage

Example Sentences

"Illinois took the initiative in renaming the Asian carp given the state’s position as a sort of “last stand” against the carp entering the Great Lakes."

Etymology

From Asian (relating to Asia) + carp (type of fish).

Usage

American usage

Synonyms

butterfin copi

Questions

What does asian carp mean?: Any of various species of heavy-bodied cyprinid fish from East Asia.
Where does asian carp come from?: From Asian (relating to Asia) + carp (type of fish).

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