flying carp en · NOUN
Etymology
The fish leaps high out of the water when frightened.
Meanings
- A fish of the species Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, native to east Asia, cultivated as a food fish, highly invasive in US, also known as a silver carp.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flying carps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)