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arapaima

arapaima

9.9
A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon and other South American rivers
  • noun
  • /ˌærəˈpaɪmə/
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  • The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the Amazon River, reaching lengths of over 3 meters.

So it's not like the paiche, the arapaima, which you may you may already know which is a bigger, bigger fish.

Examples

  • So it's not like the paiche, the arapaima, which you may you may already know which is a bigger, bigger fish.

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  • In South America, the arapaima is known for its enormous size and distinctive appearance, making it a popular attraction for tourists.

  • Fishermen in the Amazon often catch arapaima, which is famous for its size and unique flavor when cooked.

Synonyms

pirarucu
vsarapaima
1 9.9

A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon River eaten for its meat

is known mainly for huge size rather than for culinary importance
paiche
vsarapaima
  • US
9.9

A very large freshwater fish from the Amazon River that grows over two metres long

is mainly known for its great physical size rather than its market role

Surface Forms

arapaima singular
arapaimas plural

Etymology

Arapaima comes from a name used by the people of the Amazon for this giant river fish, and that local word passed into Portuguese and then into English. So the name itself brings to mind a very large freshwater fish from South America.