glass eel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of glass eel
First recorded in 1830–40; so called because it is nearly transparent at an early stage
Example Sentences
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It transforms into a glass eel as it travels from coastal estuaries to places like Lough Neagh and Lough Erne.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
It traverses ostentatious chilled seafood platters and glass eel pinxtos just before I slurped them down on the street in San Sebastian, Spain.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2024
Although Maine allowed fishermen an unlimited catch, it also required they have a glass eel fishing license.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 5, 2014
Pierce and other fishermen are working to develop a statewide glass eel management plan to prove to the commission they can run a sustainable fishery.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 5, 2014
The cap detached itself, and was swallowed by a green turtle which mistook it for a glass eel.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 15, 2013
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