karpe
Karpe is a term used in Norwegian to refer to the common carp, a large freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinus (Cyprinus carpio). Common carp are native to Europe and Asia but have been widely introduced around the world for aquaculture and sport fishing. They are known for their robust body, a range of color patterns from golden to dark, and barbels near the mouth. The term karpe may be encountered in fishery contexts, angling literature, and cooking guides in Scandinavia.
Karpe also denotes the Norwegian hip-hop duo originally known as Karpe Diem. The group was formed in
These uses illustrate how a single word can have distinct meanings in different domains—biology and popular