piranha
nounmasculine/feminine/piˈɾɐɲɐ/medium
pi·ra·nha
Definition
A carnivorous freshwater fish of the family Serrasalmidae, with sharp teeth and known for group attacks.
Swimming in that river is dangerous due to the piranhas.
The documentary showed a piranha feeding frenzy.
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Common collocations
school of piranhaspiranha attack
Etymology
Do tupi 'pirá' (peixe) + 'ãia' (dente).