piranha
Meaning
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).
Translations
piranha
piranha
piraña
Piranha
piranha
pirana
piranha
voltorFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/
Etymology
First attested in 1869. The term entered English either via Portuguese piranha or Spanish piraña, from Old Tupi pirãîa.
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