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barracouta

Pronunciation: /ˌbarəˈkuːtə/
Definition of barracouta

noun (plural same or barracoutas)

  • a long, slender fish of southern oceans, highly valued as food. Also called snoek in South Africa.
    • Thyrsites atun, family Gempylidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: alteration of barracuda

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