penis fish
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Penis fish (Urechis unicinctus) in a bowl
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A penis fish (Urechis unicinctus)
Etymology
- (catfish): From its apocryphal ability to enter the penis.
- (worm): From its appearance resembling a human penis.
Noun
penis fish (plural penis fishes or penis fish)
- A candiru, a parasitic catfish of the genus Vandellia, alleged to be able to enter the human urethra.
- Any of certain species of Urechis worm, including:
- Urechis caupo, a North American spoon worm.
- Urechis unicinctus, an East Asian spoon worm.
Synonyms
- (worm): innkeeper worm
- (Urechis caupo): fat innkeeper worm
- (Urechis unicinctus): fat innkeeper worm
Hypernyms
- (worm): Urechis (spoon worm)
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