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characin

Syllabification: (char·a·cin)
Pronunciation: /ˈkarəsən/

Definition of characin

noun

  • a small and brightly colored freshwater fish native to Africa and tropical America.
    • Family Characidae: numerous species, including the piranhas and popular aquarium fishes such as the tetras

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Characinus (genus name), from Greek kharax, literally 'pointed stake', denoting a kind of fish

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