Definition for CARP

CARP, n. [Fr. and Port. carpe; Sp. carpa; It. carpione; Arm. carpen; Russ. karp; D. karper; G. karpfen; Dan. karpe; Sw. karp; Low L. carpio, from carpo, to seize.]

A fish, a species of Cyprinus, an excellent fish for ponds. These fishes breed rapidly, grow to a large size, and live to a great age. – Encyc.

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