noun
- plural of aruana; large freshwater fish native to South America, popular in aquariums for their silvery appearance and jumping ability
Usage: Also spelled arowana; Commonly kept in home aquariums; Known for their ability to leap out of water
Examples
- The aquarium displayed several aruanas swimming gracefully in the large tank.
- Aruanas are prized by collectors for their metallic scales and elegant movements.
- These aruanas can grow up to three feet long in captivity.
- The pet store specializes in rare aruanas from the Amazon region.
- Aruanas require spacious tanks because they are active jumpers.