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piranha in Malay

ikan pirana

/pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/US/pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/

piranha in Malay: ikan pirana, pirana. In English, piranha means 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).

Malay words for piranha

South American fish
ikan pirana, pirana

English meaning of piranha

  1. noun 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).
  2. noun Someone, especially a critic, who appears to be part of a swarm and attacks someone when they are vulnerable, as if in a feeding frenzy.

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Questions about piranha in Malay

What is the meaning of piranha in Malay?
Piranha in Malay is ikan pirana, pirana.
Apakah maksud piranha dalam bahasa Melayu?
Piranha: ikan pirana, pirana.
What does piranha mean in English?
Piranha means 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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