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Definition of snakehead murrel

snakehead murrel

Plural:snakehead murrels
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A species of predatory freshwater fish (Channa striata) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by an elongated body, a snake-like head, and the ability to breathe atmospheric air and survive in muddy or oxygen-depleted waters.

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"The snakehead murrel is highly valued in Southeast Asian aquaculture for its firm meat and purported medicinal properties for wound healing."

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snakebite
snakebitten
snakehead
snakehead murrel
snakelike
snakepit
snakeroot

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snakehead murrel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snakehead-murrel
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