piraya

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

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Meanings

nounpiraya (plural pirayas)

plural pirayas

  1. archaicArchaic form of piranha.

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APA

piraya. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piraya

MLA

“piraya.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piraya. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piraya,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piraya.

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