barracuda

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

/ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-barracuda.wav

barracuda barracudas

First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.

barracouta

barracudalike yellowtail barracuda

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