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Definition of acara

acara

/əˈkɑː.rə/
a · ca · ra
Plural:acaras
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acara Lexical Profile

acara Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small to medium-sized freshwater cichlid fishes native to the rivers and lakes of Central and South America, frequently kept in home aquariums.

Example

"The vibrant blue acara is a popular and relatively peaceful cichlid prized by freshwater aquarium enthusiasts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Portuguese 'acará', which derives from the Old Tupi word 'akará', traditionally used by indigenous peoples of Brazil to refer to various cichlid fishes.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acara
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