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barracouta

barracouta

9.9
A large sea fish that eats other fish and is commonly eaten in southern countries
  • noun
  • /ˌbærəˈkuːtə/
  • Australian
translation icon : barracuda
  • A grilled barracouta is a popular dish at seaside restaurants in southern Australia.

Examples

  • Fishermen in New Zealand regularly catch barracouta for both local consumption and export.

  • The waters off Cape Town are known for their abundant barracouta population.

  • The barracouta is known for its sharp teeth.

  • I caught a barracouta while fishing in New Zealand.

  • A grilled barracouta is a popular dish at seaside restaurants in southern Australia.

  • Fishermen in New Zealand regularly catch barracouta for both local consumption and export.

  • The waters off Cape Town are known for their abundant barracouta population.

Synonyms

barracuda
vsbarracouta
15 6.8

A large sea fish with a long body and sharp teeth that hunts other fish

lives mainly in cooler southern waters rather than warm tropical seas

Surface Forms

barracouta singular
barracoutas plural

Etymology

Barracouta probably comes from the Spanish or Portuguese name barracuda, a well-known 'large, toothy fish'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a fierce sea hunter with sharp teeth, which is why barracouta means a big predatory marine fish found in southern waters.