Guarapucu

/ɡwɑːrəpuːˈkuː/ noun

Definition

A type of fish found in South American rivers, sometimes used as food by indigenous peoples.

Etymology

From a South American indigenous language (possibly Guarani or related languages). The term reflects indigenous naming of local fauna.

Kelly Says

Guarapucu is one of thousands of animal names that come directly from indigenous South American languages—linguists estimate over 8% of Spanish comes from Amerindian languages!

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