Candiru

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒkændɪˈruː/

Alternative forms

• candirú

Origin

From Old Tupi, via Portuguese or Spanish.

Full definition of candiru

Noun

1. A small parasitic fish, , native to the Amazon river.

Synonyms

• canero, cañero
• toothpick fish
• vampire fish

Anagrams

• iracund