ariranha

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Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Tupi arerãîa.

Pronunciation

 
 

Noun

ariranha f (plural ariranhas)

  1. giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
    Synonyms: lontra-gigante, onça-d'água