caribe

See also: Caribe and Ca-ri-bê

English

Etymology

From Spanish caribe.

Noun

caribe (plural caribes)

  1. piranha fish

References
  • caribe in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Spanish

Etymology

From Arawak kalingo, kalino, words used to designate strength and bravery.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaˈɾibe/ [kaˈɾi.β̞e]
  • Rhymes: -ibe
  • Syllabification: ca‧ri‧be

Adjective

caribe (plural caribes)

  1. Caribbean
  2. hot
    sol caribe ― hot sun
  3. piranha fish

Descendants
  • Latin: Caribaeus

Further reading
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