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Definition of moray

moray

/ˈmɔːr.eɪ/
mo · ray
Plural:morays
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moray Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, typically predatory eel of the family Muraenidae, characterized by an elongated, scale-less body lacking pectoral fins, primarily inhabiting warm coastal waters and coral reefs around the world.

Example

"The scuba diver kept a respectful distance from the crevice where a large green moray was baring its sharp teeth."

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• Rhymes for moray

• Nearby Words

morass
moratorium
morava
moray
moray eel
morbid
morbidity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'moreia', derived from Latin 'muraena', which traces back to the Ancient Greek 'muraina', referring to a sea 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 Moray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moray
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