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| pi·ra·nha [ pi rnyə, pi ránnyə, pi rnə, pi ránnə ] (plural pi·ra·nhas or pi·ra·nha) or pi·ra·ña [ pi rnyə, pi ránnyə, pi rnə, pi ránnə ] (plural pi·ra·ñas or pi·ra·ña) |
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small tropical fish with sharp teeth: a small freshwater fish that has sharp teeth and strong jaws and is a dangerous predator when attacking in large numbers. Native to: South America. Genus Serrasalmo.
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| [Mid-18th century. Via Portuguese< Tupi piráya] |
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