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noun
A candiru, a parasitic catfish of the genus Vandellia, alleged to be able to enter the human urethra.
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noun
Any of certain species of Urechis worm, including:
Urechis caupo, a North American spoon worm.
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noun
Any of certain species of Urechis worm, including:
Urechis unicinctus, an East Asian spoon worm.
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History
From penis + fish. * (catfish): From its apocryphal ability to enter the penis. * (worm): From its appearance resembling a human penis.
