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candirú

Noun CEFR B1
ˌkændɪˈɹuː

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Portuguêscandiru
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Suomiloismonni

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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