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əˈku noun, plural ( especially collectively ) bar·ra·cu·da ( especially referring to two or more kinds or species ) bar·ra·cu·das for 1; bar·ra·cu·das for 2.
1.
any of several elongated, predaceous, tropical and subtropical marine fishes of the genus Sphyraena, certain species of which are used for food.
2.
Slang. a treacherous, greedy person.
Origin:
1670–80; < American Spanish < ?
1670–80; < American Spanish < ?
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| —n , pl -da, -das | |
| any predatory marine teleost fish of the mostly tropical family Sphyraenidae, esp Sphyraena barracuda. They have an elongated body, strong teeth, and a protruding lower jaw | |
| [C17: from American Spanish, of unknown origin] | |
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Barracuda
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
barracuda
1670s, from Amer.Sp. barracuda, perhaps from a Carib word.
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
The great barracuda has a long silver body, large jaw, and obvious teeth.
Barracuda are attracted to shiny objects, mistaking them for small prey fish.
My sharp-eyed companions pointed out barracuda and a nurse shark, lying quietly in the shallows.
Barracuda, a line of swimming goggles, has expanded to include goggles for skiing and boating.
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