Arowana
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arowana is a noun meaning Any of various large freshwater fish belonging to the family Osteoglossidae (especially from genera Heterotis, Osteoglossum, and Scleropages), found in South America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Africa. These fish are mainly carnivorous and are characterized by large, bony scales, a toothed tongue, and a wide, slanted mouth.
Meaning
Any of various large freshwater fish belonging to the family Osteoglossidae (especially from genera Heterotis, Osteoglossum, and Scleropages), found in South America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Africa. These fish are mainly carnivorous and are characterized by large, bony scales, a toothed tongue, and a wide, slanted mouth.
Word Forms
- arowanas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arawana, aruana, osteoglossid, arahuana, dragonfish, bonytongue.
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