Copi
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English
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Etymology
[edit]By shortening of Copious, coined in 2022 by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Noun
[edit]Copi (plural Copis)
- (zoology, neologism, cooking) Another name for Asian carp. [from 2022]
- 2022 June 22, Jelisa Castrodale, quoting Colleen Callahan, “What Is Copi? A New Name for an Invasive Fish”, in Food&Wine[1]:
- "Copi is a great name: Short, crisp and easy to say. What diner won't be intrigued when they read Copi tacos or Copi burgers on a menu?"
Usage notes
[edit]- Renamed in 2020s, in order to address public misconceptions about the fish and to encourage consumption.