"copi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: copi [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of copious, coined by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 2022 in reference of the abundance of Asian carp as well as to give it a less racist name. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|copious}} Clipping of copious Head templates: {{en-noun|copi}} copi (plural copi)
  1. (chiefly Illinois) Asian carp Wikipedia link: Asian carp, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Categories (lifeform): Fish
    Sense id: en-copi-en-noun-zya1kq2j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Illinois English, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 52 24 17 3 1 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 43 31 21 2 0 3
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