tucunaré

noun

tu·​cu·​na·​ré

tüˌkünəˈrā

plural -s

: any of several South American cichlid river fishes (genus Cichla) that resemble bass and are esteemed for sport and food

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese, from Tupi

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