English Explanatory Dictionary

candiru

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small parasitic catfish, Vandellia cirrhosa, native to the Amazon river, rumored to swim up male urethras.

Pronunciation

/ˌkændɪˈɹuː/

Word forms

candiru candirus candirú

Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese candiru, from Nheengatu kandirú.

Synonyms

canero cañero toothpick fish vampire fish
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