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пира́нья — meaning in English

piranya

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English meaning

  • piranha noun A small South American freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and reputation for ferocity, though most species mainly scavenge or eat plants.

Senses

пира́нья is used for these senses in English:

  • piranha (ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).
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