tucunaré
noun
tu·cu·na·ré
\tüˌkünəˈrā\
Definition of tucunaré
-s
: any of several South American cichlid river fishes (genus Cichla) that resemble bass and are esteemed for sport and food
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Origin and Etymology of tucunaré
Portuguese, from Tupi
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