"mirror carp" meaning in All languages combined

See mirror carp on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mirror carps [plural], mirror carp [plural]
Etymology: From the resemblance of their large scales to mirrors. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|mirror carp}} mirror carp (plural mirror carps or mirror carp)
  1. A form of carp with irregular and patchy scaling. Wikipedia link: mirror carp Categories (lifeform): Carps

Inflected forms

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