great barracuda

/greɪt ˈbɛrəˌkudə/
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Definitions of great barracuda
  1. noun
    large (up to 6 ft) greyish-brown barracuda highly regarded as a food and sport fish; may be dangerous to swimmers
    synonyms: Sphyraena barracuda
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    type of:
    barracuda
    any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
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