toothcarp
toothcarp noun: any of the minnow-like toothed fish of the order Cyprinodontiformes (not closely related to the true carps).
Noun
toothcarp (plural toothcarps or toothcarp)
- Any of the minnow-like toothed fish of the order Cyprinodontiformes (not closely related to the true carps).
- Synonyms:
- cyprinodontiform, killifish
Synonyms of toothcarp
Forms of toothcarp
| plural | toothcarps |
|---|---|
| plural | toothcarp |
Origin of toothcarp
From tooth + carp.
Questions about toothcarp
- What does toothcarp mean?
- Toothcarp means any of the minnow-like toothed fish of the order Cyprinodontiformes (not closely related to the true carps).
- What part of speech is toothcarp?
- Toothcarp is a noun.
- What is the plural of toothcarp?
- The plural of toothcarp is toothcarps.
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