Carp (noun)

1. A freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, especially the common carp.
2. A freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, such as the common carp, that is often used as a food fish and is popular in aquaculture.

Origin:

Old english carp, from proto-germanic *karphaz (cf. old saxon karp, old high german karpf, german karpfen, old norse karpi, danish karpe), from late latin carpa, from greek karpos fruit, fish.

Examples:

1. The fishermen caught several carp in the lake.
2. The carp is a freshwater fish that is popular in aquaculture.
3. The fishmonger sold carp for dinner tonight.
4. The carp is a species of fish that is commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers.
5. The carp was a large fish that was caught in the lake.