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Definition of snowflake eel

snowflake eel

Plural:snowflake eels
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snowflake eel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A widely distributed species of marine moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) native to the Indo-Pacific oceans, characterized by its pale body covered in distinct dark, snowflake-like blotches.

Example

"Because it primarily feeds on crustaceans rather than small fish, the snowflake eel is considered a relatively peaceful addition to many saltwater aquariums."

• Nearby Words

snowdrop
snowfinch
snowflake
snowflake eel
snowman
snowplow
snowshoe

Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the eel's distinctive coloration: a predominantly white or yellowish body overlaid with black and gold mottled markings that vaguely resemble scattered snowflakes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowflake eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowflake eel
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