arauna

/ɑˈɾauna/

Definitions

1. noun

A small freshwater fish of the family Anostomidae, native to South America.

“The river was home to a variety of fish, including the colorful arauna.”

2. proper noun

A village in the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina.

“After visiting the city, we headed to the nearby village of Arauna for a relaxing weekend.”

Synonyms

  • characin
  • piranha

Antonyms

  • catfish
  • freshwater eel