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Meaning of candirú | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˌkændɪˈɹuː

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi loismonni
Português candiru

CEFR level

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

candite candle candle auction candle bush candle chart candle dance

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