conger
Americannoun
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a large marine eel, Conger conger, sometimes reaching a length of 10 feet (3 meters), used for food.
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any other eel of the family Congridae.
noun
Etymology
Origin of conger
1250–1300; Middle English kunger, congre < Old French congre < Latin conger < Greek góngros sea-eel, gnarl, protuberance
Example Sentences
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Groupers and a conger eel, bottom center, on the wreck of the German submarine U-576 off the coast of North Carolina.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023
Whether it is crabs tussling with sharks or curious conger eels, the project has delivered amazing visuals for the public.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023
The sediment contained bones belonging to eels, morays, conger, mullet and sea bream.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2020
“I knew I wasn’t in the U.S.A. anymore when the attendant asked if I wanted chicken, or conger eel!” said one well-fed voter.
From Time • Jan. 8, 2016
When kept in aquaria, both male and female conger are vigorous and voracious.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
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