Associations to the word «Conger»

Wiktionary

CONGER, noun. Any of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waters
CONGER, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Congridae   — the conger eels.
CONGER EEL, noun. Any of various large marine eels of the family Congridae, that have no scales and are found in temperate and tropical coastal waters.
CONGER EELS, noun. Plural of conger eel

Dictionary definition

CONGER, noun. Large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food.

Wise words

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