jeju
Jeju (noun) means a slender freshwater fish native to South American rivers, related to the wolf fish family. Example: “The jeju is prized by aquarium hobbyists for its eel-like shape and hardiness.”
How to use jeju
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of South American river fish — not to be confused with Jeju, the Korean island.
Word forms
jejus plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from a Tupian language of South America.
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What does “jeju” mean?
The word “jeju” means a slender freshwater fish native to South American rivers, related to the wolf fish family. In plain terms, a type of South American river fish — not to be confused with Jeju, the Korean island.
How do you use “jeju” in a sentence?
Here is “jeju” used in a sentence: “The jeju is prized by aquarium hobbyists for its eel-like shape and hardiness.”
What is another word for “jeju”?
Words with a similar meaning to “jeju” include Jizhou.
What part of speech is “jeju”?
“Jeju” is a noun.
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