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Copi
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English
Asian carp
Etymology
By shortening of Copious, coined in 2022 by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Noun
en fish neologism cooking Another name for Asian carp. from 2022
en June 22, 2022 Jelisa Castrodale What Is Copi? A New Name for an Invasive Fish Food&Wine https://www.foodandwine.com/news/copi-fish-asian-carp-invasive-species "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?" Colleen Callahan https://web.archive.org/web/20250318130656/https://www.foodandwine.com/news/copi-fish-asian-carp-invasive-species 18 March 2025
Usage notes
Renamed in 2020s, in order to address public misconceptions about the fish and to encourage consumption.