noun
- A small to medium-sized freshwater fish native to South America, known for its sharp teeth and aggressive feeding behavior, often found in schools.
Usage: Usually plural or used as a mass noun; Also spelled 'piranha' (singular)
Examples
- Piranhas are found in the rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin.
- A school of piranhas can strip a fish clean in minutes.
- The documentary showed piranhas hunting in the murky water.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, piranhas rarely attack humans.
- Scientists study piranhas to understand their pack hunting behavior.