eel

Meanings

• noun

  A long, slim, snake-like fish that lives mainly in fresh water.

  - "The angler cast his line into the river and caught an eel."
  - "Eels are commonly used in sushi and sashimi."
  - "The eel is a popular dish in Japanese cuisine."

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Pronunciation

1. /iːl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769881"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eel
feel , reel , seal , real

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Variants

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eel , eelier , eeliest , eellike , eels , eely , eeled , eeling , American eel , American eels , conger eel , conger eels , electric eel , electric eels , moray , moray eel , moray eels , vinegar eel , vinegar eels , lamprey , lamprey eel , lampreys , sand eel , sand lance , sand lances , sand launce

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Etymology

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Old English 'eol' or 'eal', meaning 'an eel'.

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Trivia

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1. Eels are actually not true fish, but belong to a group of animals called 'elasmobranchs' which also includes sharks and rays.

2. Eels can breathe air through their skin, allowing them to survive in low-oxygen environments.

3. The largest eel on record was over 8 feet long and weighed over 45 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anguillidae: The scientific name for the eel family, which includes over 700 species.

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Culture

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In many cultures, eels are considered a delicacy and are often served cooked. In Japan, eels are a staple in the diet and are celebrated in various festivals. In European folklore, eels are sometimes associated with water spirits and are believed to have magical properties.

How to Memorize "eel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an eel wriggling in the water or on a plate. Visualize its long, slender body and its smooth, snake-like skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eel' with the image of a snake in the water or with sushi and Japanese cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Eels Eat Everything' to remember the word 'eel'. Or, think of the phrase 'Eels: Essential Elements of European Literature' to associate the word with European folklore.

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