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/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ · noun
(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)..
Use piranha when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Piranha means (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)..
Common synonyms include caribe, pirana.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use piranha where its definition matches the intended context.
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