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muraena

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mu·​rae·​na
variants: or murena \ myüˈrēnə \

Definition of muraena

1 capitalized : the type genus of Muraenidae
2 plural -s : moray

History and Etymology for muraena

New Latin, from Latin muraena, murena moray

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“Muraena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muraena. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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