cyprinus

Etymology 1
From. The Greek term was first recorded by Aristotle in Historia Animalium. It is suggested that he derived the name from, a nickname of Aphrodite, in reference to the fish's fecundity. κύπρις is a reference to Aphrodite's birthplace in Cyprus.

Noun

 * 1) A type of carp

Adjective

 * 1) Copper, made of copper