Copi

English

Etymology

By shortening of Copious, coined in 2022 by Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Noun

Copi (plural Copis)

1. (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

• Renamed in 2020s, in order to address public misconceptions about the fish and to encourage consumption.