anguilliform

adjective

an·​guil·​li·​form

aŋˈgwiləˌfȯrm

: having the form of an eel

anguilliform fish species

: characteristic of an eel

anguilliform swimming

Word History

Etymology

Latin anguilla eel + English -iform

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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