piranha

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Pronunciation

/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/

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/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ · /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ · /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/

Definition of piranha

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noun

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).

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

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