Pirana

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A small but ferociously carnivorous freshwater fish native to South American rivers, known for attacking living animals in shoals.

“The explorer kept a cautious distance from the pirana-infested waters of the tributary.”

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Synonyms

piranhacaribe

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airan apair apian apina arain arian naira prana aani aira airn apar aria arna arni iran napa nipa pain pair para rain rana rani

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