ariranha

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old Tupi arerãîa.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.ɾiˈɾɐ̃.ɲɐ/ [a.ɾiˈɾɐ̃.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /a.ɾiˈɾɐ.ɲa/
 

Noun

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ariranha f (plural ariranhas)

  1. giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
    Synonyms: lontra-gigante, onça-d'água