Carp

/kɑrp/ noun

A freshwater fish commonly found in lakes and rivers, often farmed for food. As a verb, it means to complain persistently or find fault constantly.

From Old French 'carpe,' from Latin 'carpa.' The verb meaning 'to complain' comes from Old Norse 'karpa' meaning 'to boast,' which evolved to mean persistent talking, then specifically complaining.

AMዓሣ
ARسمك الشبوط
BNকার্প
CAcarpa
CSkapr
DAkarpe
DEKarpfen
ELκυπρίνος
EScarpa
FAماهی کپور
FIkarppi
FRcarpe
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