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piranha Definition

pi·ra·nha (pi ränə, -ranə; pi rän)

noun pl. -·nhas or -·nha

any of various small South American freshwater bony fishes (family Serrasalmidae, order Cypriniformes) having strong jaws and very sharp teeth: they hunt in schools, attacking any animals, including human beings

Etymology: BrazPort < Tupí & Guaraní, toothed fish < pirá, fish + sainha, tooth

piranha Synonyms

piranha

n.

serrosalmo, caribe, man-eating fish; see fish.

piranha Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • belly: Wanted Red Bellied Piranhas 01/09/05 No Would like to buy around 4 red bellied piranhas, to go in my new tank.
  • include: It's displays include shrimp, sharks, octopus, eels, rays and seals - with an Amazonian display including the deadly piranha.
  • catch: Ingredients: salt, limes, freshly caught piranhas.
  • meet: They hit them and then they met some piranhas.

Adjective modifier

  • red: Piranha and or fish tank 10/04/06 No I am looking for a red belly piranha or a shoal of piranha's.
  • black: Black Piranha wanted 29/01/05 No I am looking for a baby ( less then 2 " ) black piranha.
  • other: And any other serra piranha for that matter, must be small.
  • yellow: White and yellow piranhas have a very delicate texture.
  • Black: Black spot piranha 10/06/04 No small about 2 " £ 10 each 5 for £ 35 deals on larger groups available 189.
  • live: The exhibition is bursting with fascinating and unusual exhibits including a tank of live piranhas, the giant mole and a beached sea creature.

Modifies a noun

  • fishing: Afternoon piranha fishing trip; returning to the lodge possibly see the shy river dolphins.
  • fish: Seeking refuge, he leaped into the river - and was devoured by piranha fish.
  • specie: It takes under a minute for a piranha to strip you to the bone, but surprisingly two thirds of piranha species are vegetarian!
  • tank: The phone box in The Alma, which housed climbing ferns and a piranha tank.

Noun used with modifier

belly: Piranha and or fish tank 10/04/06 No I am looking for a red belly piranha or a shoal of piranha's.

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