Noun: barracuda ,ber-u'koo-du [N. Amer], ,ba-ru'koo-du [Brit]
- Any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
"The barracuda's fearsome appearance and reputation make it a subject of both fascination and fear"
Derived forms: barracudas
Type of: acanthopterygian, spiny-finned fish
Encyclopedia: Barracuda