piranha

Signification (Anglais)

Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).

Concepts

piranha

prédateur

vautour

maraudeur

Synonymes

pirana

caribe

predator

serrosalmo

man-eating fish

vulture

marauder

piraña

despoiler

Traductions

piranha

piraña

Piranha

piranha

pirana

caribe

buitre

piranha

Piranja

predatore

devastatore

predone

razziatore

voltor

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/

Étymologie (Anglais)

First attested in 1869. The term entered English either via Portuguese piranha or Spanish piraña, from Old Tupi pirãîa.