cyprinid
noun
cyp·ri·nid
ˈsi-prə-nəd 
: any of a family (Cyprinidae) of soft-finned freshwater fishes including the carps and minnows
cyprinid
adjective
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Seining provides a quick and effective way to catch large numbers of small cyprinids along beaches and sandbars from late spring to early summer.
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“Cyprinid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyprinid. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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