carps

Meanings

• noun

  A large edible freshwater fish of the carp family.

  - "Carp is a popular fish species in European and Asian cuisines."
  - "Anglers often use carp baits to catch these large fish."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carps
raps , caps , claps

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Variants

List of all variants of carps that leads to same result
carp , carped , carper , carpers , carping , carps , -carp , -carps , Asian carp , Asian carps , bighead carp , bighead carps , black carp , black carps , crucian , crucian carp , crucian carps , grass carp , grass carps , silver carp , silver carps

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Etymology

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The word 'carp' comes from the Old English word 'carp', which means 'a large fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Carp is the largest member of the minnow family.

2. Carp can live for up to 20 years in the wild.

3. Carp have a keen sense of smell and use it to locate food.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carp fishing: A popular recreational activity involving the catching of carp using various fishing techniques and equipment.

2. Carp farm: A commercial operation for breeding and raising carp for food production.

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Culture

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Carp is a significant fish species in various cultures, particularly in Europe and Asia. In Chinese culture, carp is considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune, and is often served during celebrations and banquets.

How to Memorize "carps"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, silver-scaled fish swimming in a calm, clear pond. Visualize its distinctive, humpbacked shape and powerful tail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carp' with the image of a large, edible fish, often caught for food or sport.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-A-R-P to remember the word: Commonly-Available, Recreational, and Popular.

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