piranha
noun/pɪˈrɑnjə/
Frequency rank: #16,471 most common English word
Meaning
a small, fierce freshwater fish of South America with sharp teeth, known for attacking in groups.
Example sentence
The explorer was warned not to swim in the river because piranha lived in those waters.
Synonyms & related words
- caribe
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