"jeju" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jejus [plural]
Etymology: From Tupian. Etymology templates: {{der|en|tup}} Tupian Head templates: {{en-noun}} jeju (plural jejus)
  1. A South American (Amazonian) erythrinid fish, Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus (formerly sometimes Erythrinus unitaeniatus). Categories (lifeform): Characins
    Sense id: en-jeju-en-noun-rUinq~4p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries

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