1. Plural of cyprinoid; fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, which includes carp, minnows, and related freshwater species.
Usage: technical/zoological; plural form

Examples

• Cyprinoids are among the most diverse freshwater fish families in the world.
• The aquarium contained several cyprinoids, including goldfish and danios.
• Many cyprinoids are important food sources in Asia and Europe.
• Researchers studied the cyprinoids in the river to assess water quality.
• Cyprinoids typically have pharyngeal teeth and no teeth on their jaws.