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Definition of barracudina

barracudina

/ˌbær.ə.kuːˈdiː.nə/
bar · ra · cu · di · na
Plural:barracudinas
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barracudina Lexical Profile

barracudina Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A slender, predatory deep-sea marine fish belonging to the family Paralepididae, characterized by a pointed snout, large eyes, and a superficial physical resemblance to a small barracuda.

Example

"The marine biologist identified the long, silver specimen caught in the midwater trawl net as a barracudina."

• Rhymes for barracudina

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 19th century from 'barracuda' combined with the Latinate diminutive suffix '-ina', reflecting the fish's slender, predatory appearance which resembles a miniature barracuda.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barracudina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barracudina
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