noun
conger
KAHNG-er/ˈkɑːŋɡər/
A large marine eel with a scaleless body.
A large conger slips out of a rocky underwater crevice.
Etymology
Greek gongros already named the eel, so the modern meaning preserves an ancient animal name. The Greek word is often considered Pre-Greek, but its deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
Okay so this IS THE BIG HOLE where the conger eels have been living.
More examples
- The fishermen catch a conger in deep coastal water.
- We watch two congers swimming near the bottom of the tank.
- Unlike many fish, the conger has no scales.
Forms
conger · congers
Similar words
- eel
- A broader term covering both freshwater and marine species.