"Cyprinodon" meaning in All languages combined

See Cyprinodon on Wiktionary

Proper name [Translingual]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek κυπρίνος (kuprínos, “carp”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”): the family Cyprinidae, which includes the true carps, is notable for lacking teeth. These superficially resemble the fish in that family, but they have teeth. Etymology templates: {{der|mul|grc|κυπρίνος|t=carp}} Ancient Greek κυπρίνος (kuprínos, “carp”), {{taxfmt|Cyprinidae|family}} Cyprinidae Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=|g2=|head=Cyprinodon|nogendercat=1}} Cyprinodon
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Cyprinodontidae – certain pupfishes.
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