A South American freshwater fish, also called a piranha, known for its sharp teeth and predatory behavior.
From Tupi caraiба through Portuguese, referring to the fierce fish. The word entered European languages through Portuguese colonists' descriptions of South American wildlife.
The caraibe's fearsome reputation is partly exaggerated, but the name itself has made it one of the most famous fish in the world through adventure stories and sensationalism.
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