Associations to the word «Cyprinus»

Wiktionary

CYPRINUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Cyprinidae   — the typical carps.
CYPRINUS CARPIO, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Cyprinidae   — the common carp.

Dictionary definition

CYPRINUS, noun. Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp.

Wise words

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