Each of three deep-bodied freshwater suckers (fish) of the North American genus Carpiodes (family Catostomidae), having an elongated first ray in the dorsal fin.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Timothy Flint (1780–1840). From carp + sucker.
Definition of carpsucker in US English:
carpsucker
nounˈkɑːpsʌkə
Each of three deep-bodied freshwater suckers (fish) of the North American genus Carpiodes (family Catostomidae), having an elongated first ray in the dorsal fin.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Timothy Flint (1780–1840). From carp + sucker.