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Definition of pacu in English: pacunoun paˈkuːˈpakuːˈpako͞o A deep-bodied herbivorous freshwater fish native to northern South America, which has been introduced into the Old World. Colossoma nigripinnis, family Characidae Example sentencesExamples - Are the vegetarian pacu's teeth different from the carnivorous piranha's teeth?
- Additionally, full-grown pacu are much larger than piranha.
- The introduction of these exotic species, such as the pacu, can have detrimental effects for native species inhabiting South Carolina waters.
Origin Early 19th century: from Tupi pacú. Definition of pacu in US English: pacunounˈpako͞o A deep-bodied, herbivorous freshwater fish native to northern South America. Colossoma nigripinnis, family Characidae Example sentencesExamples - Additionally, full-grown pacu are much larger than piranha.
- Are the vegetarian pacu's teeth different from the carnivorous piranha's teeth?
- The introduction of these exotic species, such as the pacu, can have detrimental effects for native species inhabiting South Carolina waters.
Origin Early 19th century: from Tupi pacú. |