moray eel
noun
mo·ray eel
mə-ˈrā- 
ˈmȯr-(ˌ)ā-
ˈmȯr-(ˌ)ā-
: any of numerous often brightly colored eels (family Muraenidae) that have sharp teeth capable of inflicting a severe bite, that occur in warm seas, and that include a chiefly Mediterranean eel (Muraena helena) sometimes used for food
called also moray
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The reef is ideal for spotting colorful fish, turtles, moray eels, nurse sharks, and even the occasional eagle ray gliding gracefully through the deep.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, most moray eels specifically adapted to an estuary habitat with mixed salt and fresh water are considered rare.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Those fish can include barracuda, moray eel, sea bass and others.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
This moray eel is dark brown and appears to be an expert burrower.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, most moray eels specifically adapted to an estuary habitat with mixed salt and fresh water are considered rare.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Those fish can include barracuda, moray eel, sea bass and others.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
This moray eel is dark brown and appears to be an expert burrower.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moray eel
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“Moray eel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moray%20eel. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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