conger

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food

Etymology

From Middle English congre, from Old French congre, from Latin conger, from Ancient Greek γόγγρος (góngros), from Proto-Indo-European *geng-, *gong- (“a lump, rounded object”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

conger eel

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