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Definition of conger

conger

/ˈkɑːŋɡɚ/
con · ger
Plural:congers
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• noun

1

A large, scaleless marine eel of the family Congridae, typically found in rocky coastal waters worldwide and known for being a powerful predator.

Example

"The scuba diver was startled when a massive conger retreated into a dark crevice of the shipwreck."

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• Nearby Words

confix
conflux
congee
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congo
connecticut

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English congre, via Old French from Latin conger, ultimately deriving from the Ancient Greek γόγγρος (góngros), meaning 'marine eel'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conger
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