candiru

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˌkændɪˈɹuː/ (UK)

Definition of candiru

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese candiru, from Nheengatu kandirú.

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