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piperine
piperonal
pipes of Pan
pipestone
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pipework
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piping
piping hot
pipistrelle
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pipkin
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piranha

pi·ra·nha [ pi rnyə, pi ránnyə, pi rnə, pi ránnə ] (plural pi·ra·nhas or pi·ra·nha) or pi·ra·ña [ pi rnyə, pi ránnyə, pi rnə, pi ránnə ] (plural pi·ra·ñas or pi·ra·ña)


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

[Mid-18th century. Via Portuguese< Tupi piráya]
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