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carpa — meaning in English

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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.
  • tent noun A portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles, used for camping or outdoor events.

Senses

carpa is used for these senses in English:

  • carp Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
  • minnow The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
  • tent A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.

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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