carp
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.
Other meanings
The common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
An instance of, or speech, complaining or criticizing about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; a cavil.
Word history
From Latin "carpa".
Where this comes from
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