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Piranha: meaning, definitions and examples

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piranha

 

[ pษชหˆrรฆnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish

A piranha is a carnivorous fish that belongs to the family Serrasalmidae, which is found primarily in the freshwater rivers and lakes of South America. Known for their sharp teeth and strong jaws, piranhas are often depicted as ferocious predators, although their feeding behavior can vary widely depending on the species and environmental factors.

Synonyms

Serrasalmidae, carnivorous fish.

Examples of usage

  • The piranha is famous for its razor-sharp teeth.
  • Some piranhas are herbivorous rather than carnivorous.
  • In some rivers, piranhas are a common catch for fishermen.
  • The fearsome reputation of piranhas is often exaggerated.

Translations

Translations of the word "piranha" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piranha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฐเคพเคจเฅเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Piranha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piranha

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะฐะฝัŒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pirania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฉใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piranha

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piraรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piranha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ผ๋ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑุงู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piraลˆa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piraลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŸไบบ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piraลˆa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญranha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะฐะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piranha

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piraรฑa

Etymology

The word 'piranha' originates from the Tupi language, which is spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil. In Tupi, the term 'piranha' is derived from 'pira' meaning 'fish' and 'anha' meaning 'tooth', reflecting the fish's notorious dentition. The word entered the English lexicon in the late 18th century as European explorers encountered this unique species in the Amazon River basin. The piranha quickly became known in popular culture due to its portrayal as a dangerous predator, particularly in movies and literature. Despite their fearsome reputation, many species of piranha exhibit more complex social behaviors and feeding habits than traditionally depicted, contributing to an evolving understanding of this fascinating fish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,892, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.