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silūrus — meaning in English

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English meaning

catfish noun A whiskered, scaleless freshwater fish of the order Siluriformes.

Senses

silūrus is used for these senses in English:

catfish The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.
sheatfish Any catfish of genus Silurus.

catfish — full definition

noun A whiskered, scaleless freshwater fish of the order Siluriformes.
noun Someone who sets up a fake online identity to trick another person, often romantically.
verb To deceive someone using a fake online profile.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.