karppi — meaning in English

English meaning

• carp noun A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
• minnow noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.

Senses

karppi is used for these senses in English:

• carp Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
• common carp A fish in the carp family, of species Cyprinus carpio.
• minnow Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.

carp — full definition

1. noun A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
2. verb To complain or find fault persistently, often over minor things.

minnow — full definition

1. noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
2. noun A person, team, or organization of little importance or influence compared to bigger rivals.

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