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muraenoid

adjective
mu·rae·noid | \-rēˌnȯid\

Definition of muraenoid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or resembling the Muraenidae

muraenoid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of muraenoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: moray

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History and Etymology for muraenoid

Adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary muraen- (from New Latin Muraena) + -oid

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