eel
noun/iːl/
/iːl/
[countable, uncountable]- a long thin sea or freshwater fish that looks like a snake. There are several types of eel, some of which are used for food.
- jellied eels
Word OriginOld English ǣl, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aal and German Aal.Want to learn more?
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