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Definition of mirror carp

mirror carp

Plural:mirror carp
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mirror carp Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A cultivated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) characterized by having very few, unusually large, and highly reflective scales irregularly distributed along its sides.

Example

"The angler carefully weighed the thirty-pound mirror carp before releasing it back into the lake."

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• Nearby Words

miramichi
mire
mirror
mirror carp
misadjustment
misarticulation
miscanthus

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its unusually large, shiny, and irregularly placed scales that resemble small mirrors. This variety of the common carp was selectively bred in Europe by monks to have fewer scales, making the fish easier to prepare for eating.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mirror carp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mirror carp
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