Friday, 3 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 38. Piranha

The name 'piranha' originates from the indigenous South American Tupi. It's formed from 2 of their words, namely pira (fish) and sainha (tooth). They use the same word for a pair of scissors!

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