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Definition of eurypharynx
eurypharynx
/ˌjʊər.ɪˈfær.ɪŋks/
eu · ry · phar · ynx
Plural:eurypharynges
eurypharynx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of deep-sea eels containing a single species, the pelican eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides), found in the abyssal zones of temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, distinguished by an exceptionally large mouth and a highly distensible throat capable of swallowing massive prey.
Example
"During the deep-sea expedition, the remotely operated vehicle captured rare footage of a eurypharynx undulating slowly through the dark abyssal waters."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek 'eurys' (wide, broad) and 'pharynx' (throat), directly referencing the exceptionally large, distensible mouth characteristic of this deep-sea creature.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurypharynx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurypharynx