Pirana (Noun)
Meaning
Small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The piranha's sharp teeth and powerful jaws make it a formidable predator in the Amazon River.
- Piranhas are known to attack in schools, overwhelming their prey with sheer numbers and ferocity.
- The piranha's reputation as a mindless killer has been somewhat exaggerated, but it is still a fish to be reckoned with.
- In the wild, piranhas feed on a variety of prey, from fish and crustaceans to small mammals and birds.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, piranhas are an important part of the ecosystem in South American rivers.