noun
- plural of arowana; large freshwater fish with elongated body and large scales, native to South America, Africa, and Asia, often kept in aquariums
Usage: Also spelled 'arapaima' in some contexts; Commonly kept as ornamental fish in home aquariums
Examples
- The aquarium displayed several arawanas in a large tank.
- Arawanas are prized by collectors for their striking appearance and size.
- These arawanas can grow to be over six feet long in the wild.
- The pet store specializes in rare arawanas from different regions.
- Arawanas require spacious tanks and careful water management to thrive in captivity.