BARRACUDA

barracuda

(noun) any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

barracuda (plural barracuda or barracudas)

Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.

(figuratively) One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

Source: Wiktionary

Bar`ra*cu"da, Bar`ra*cou"ta, n.

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A voracious pikelike, marine fish, of the genus Sphyræna, sometimes used as food.

Note: That of Europe and our Atlantic coast is Sphyræna spet (or S. vulgaris); a southern species is S. picuda; the Californian is S. argentea.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia and New Zealand (Thyrsites atun).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition