barracuda
English
Etymology
First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/
- Rhymes: -uːdə
Noun
barracuda (plural barracuda or barracudas)
- Any large marine fish of the genus Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
- (figuratively) One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.
Translations
marine fish
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predatory competitor — see shark
See also
Further reading
- barracuda on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Sphyraena on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- “barracuda”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from English barracuda. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
Noun
barracuda f (plural barracuda's)
- barracuda, fish of the genus Sphyraena(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace
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French
Pronunciation
Noun
barracuda m (plural barracudas)
Italian
Etymology
Noun
barracuda m (uncountable)
Further reading
- barracuda in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
Portuguese
Etymology
Noun
barracuda f (plural barracudas)
Further reading
Spanish
Pronunciation
Etymology
Unknown, perhaps from a Cariban term.
Noun
barracuda f (plural barracudas)
Descendants
Further reading
- “barracuda”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014
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