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Definition of pirarucu
: a large-scaled, predatory, freshwater fish (Arapaima gigas of the family Arapaimidae) of the rivers of northern South America that is an esteemed food fish, has a toothed tongue, and may reach a length of nearly 10 feet (3 meters) and a weight of over 300 pounds (136 kilograms) but is typically smaller ◆The pirarucu has been placed especially formerly in the same family (Osteoglossidae) as the arowanas .
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The Brazilian sustainable luxury label Osklen (Katie Holmes is a fan) has a new superchic pirarucu weekend bag ($1,997) that has the look of an exotic but is in fact made from fish skins.
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Origin and Etymology of pirarucu
Portuguese, from Tupi pirawrukú, from pirá fish + urukú annatto
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