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moray eel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of numerous predacious marine eels of the family Muraenidae, typically found hiding in the crevices of coral reefs in tropical and subtropical oceans, characterized by a lack of pectoral fins, tough scaleless skin, and a large mouth with sharp teeth.
Usage Example
"While scuba diving near the coral reef, we spotted a large moray extending its head from a rocky crevice."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Moray eel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/moray-eel