CONGER


Meaning of CONGER in English

[ 'kɒŋgə ]

(also ~ eel )

■ noun a large edible predatory eel of shallow coastal waters. [ Conger ~ (Europe), C. oceanica (America), and other species.]

Origin

ME: from OFr. congre , via L. from Gk gongros .

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