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Cradily (Japanese: ユレイドル Yuradle) is a dual-type Rock/Grass Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Lileep starting at level 40.
Biology
Cradily is a green, plantlike Pokémon based on a Crinoid with various yellow markings on its head, neck, and torso. There are circular, yellow eyespots on its head. However, its true eyes are concealed inside the dark, crescent opening on its head. Surrounding its head at the base are eight pink tentacles, which somewhat resemble flower petals. Its long, flexible neck has yellow bands in the center, and it can be extended to assist in capturing prey. Its body is short and squat with four stubby growths and a yellow, oval, target-like pattern on the chest.
Cradily's heavy body acts as an anchor, preventing it from getting washed away by rough ocean currents. In ancient times, it built its nest in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide went out, it came up on land to search for prey. However, Cradily cannot move very fast due to its short legs. Instead, Cradily can extend its neck and tentacles by three times its usual length. It then uses its tentacles to capture them and melts them with strong digestive acidic fluid secreted by the tentacles.
Evolution
Cradily evolves from Lileep.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #134
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Cradily roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This Pokémon freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.
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Sapphire
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Cradily's body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This Pokémon secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
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Emerald
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It drags its heavy body along the seafloor. It makes its nest in the shallows of warm seas. Cradily can be seen on beaches when the tide goes out.
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FireRed
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It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won't get washed away in rough weather.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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White
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Black 2
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #139
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X
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
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Omega Ruby
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Cradily roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This Pokémon freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Cradily's body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This Pokémon secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
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Generation VII
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Alola US UM : #232
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Ultra Sun
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Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
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Ultra Moon
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This carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #184
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It has short legs and can't walk very fast, but its neck and tentacles can extend to over three times their usual length to nab distant prey.
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Shield
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Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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Shining Pearl
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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86
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146 - 193
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282 - 376
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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97
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91 - 163
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179 - 322
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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107
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100 - 174
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197 - 344
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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Total: 495
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Cradily is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cradily in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cradily in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cradily in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cradily in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.1 seconds
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Base HP: 57
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 60
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #111
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Cradily’s body is so heavy, even rough seas can’t wash it away. It can’t move very fast, so it hides among seaweed and reaches out with its tentacles to catch prey.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Cradily debuted in Where's Armaldo? as a resident of Wales Island. It was first spotted by Max when he was out collecting firewood, but the others didn't believe him. Cradily was later found by Annie Proctor and taken back to the lab.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Cradily sent Team Rocket blasting off from the Canalave Gym with Energy Ball.
In Battling as Hard as Stone!, Steven used his Cradily in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Ash. It battled and defeated Gengar before losing to Pikachu.
Minor appearances
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Cradily was a part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Another was living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Cradily appeared in a fantasy in A Gruff Act to Follow!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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AG102
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Cradily
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May's Pokédex
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Cradily, the Barnacle Pokémon. Cradily is believed to be able to extend its tree branch-like neck and catch prey with its tentacles.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN118
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Cradily
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Cradily, the Barnacle Pokémon. A Rock and Grass type. After grabbing food with its tentacles, it gains nutrients by digesting the food whole.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X, Roxanne owns a Cradily, with which she battled Courtney and almost won until the Magma Admin took three men hostage.
In The Final Battle IV, a Cradily helped Emerald with his disabilities.
A Cradily is used by the Advanced level Grunt of Team Galactic. It was used in an attempt to stop Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum from releasing the lake guardians from captivity. It first appeared in High-tailing It from Haunter.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cradily (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Cradily may be based on crinoids (also known as sea lilies), extant marine animals. Crinoid fossils are particularly abundant, possibly inspiring Cradily's status as a fossil Pokémon. Its tentacles may be based on those of the sea anemone. It also bears resemblance to the predatory tunicate. Cradily's fake eyes are a type of animal mimicry.
Name origin
Cradily may be a combination of cradle and lily. It may also involve crinoid, crag, and crazily.
Yuradle may be a combination of 百合 yuri (lily), 揺り籠 yurikago (cradle), and cradle.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ユレイドル Yuradle
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From 百合 yuri, 揺り籠 yurikago, and cradle
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French
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Vacilys
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From vaciller and lys
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Spanish
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Cradily
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Same as English name
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German
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Wielie
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From Wiege and Lilie
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Italian
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Cradily
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Same as English name
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Korean
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릴리요 Lilriyo
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From lily and 요람 (搖籃) yoram
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Mandarin Chinese
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搖籃百合 / 摇篮百合 Yáolánbǎihé
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From 搖籃 / 摇篮 yáolán and 百合 bǎihé
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Cantonese Chinese
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搖籃百合 Yìuhlàahmbaakhahp
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From 搖籃 yìuhlàahm and 百合 baakhahp
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More languages
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Hindi
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हिलीगर Hillygar
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Thai
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ยูเรเดิล Yuredoen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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