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Definition of conger eel

conger eel

Plural:conger eels
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conger eel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several large, scaleless marine eels belonging to the family Congridae, characterized by their powerful jaws, significant size, and tendency to inhabit rocky coastal crevices and deep ocean waters worldwide.

Example

"During the night dive, the scuba divers were startled to see the massive head of a conger eel emerging from the wreckage of the sunken ship."

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• Nearby Words

conflux
congee
conger
conger eel
congo
connecticut
connecticut river

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 eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conger eel
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