A type of small, silver fish found in South American rivers, known for its razor-sharp teeth and piranha-like characteristics; also a name meaning 'strong' in Sanskrit.
From Portuguese/Spanish bala, derived from indigenous South American names for these fish. As a name, it comes from Sanskrit meaning 'child' or 'strength' in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Bala fish have teeth so sharp they're used in traditional tribal ceremonies and tools—and despite looking like piranhas, they're actually mostly vegetarian and far less dangerous to humans!
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