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Definition of arowana

arowana

/ˌær.əˈwɑː.nə/
ar · o · wa · na
Plural:arowanas
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arowana Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, elongated freshwater bony fish of the family Osteoglossidae, native to rivers in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia, characterized by heavy scales, a distinctive barbel on the lower jaw, and the ability to leap from the water to catch prey.

Example

"The aquarium enthusiast carefully maintained the water temperature for his prized Asian arowana."

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armor
arno
aronia
arowana
arracacha
arrow
arrowroot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'aruanã', which originates from the Tupi language spoken by indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arowana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arowana
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