moray

Meanings

• noun

  A type of shallow, elongated pool or body of water, often formed by a tidal inlet or a volcanic crater.

• noun

  A large, predatory eel.

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Synonyms

moray eel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moray
ray , day , may

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Variants

List of all variants of moray that leads to same result
Elgin , Elginshire , Moray , Morayshire , moray , moray eel , moray eels , Moray Firth , Fabiola , Fabiola de Mora y Aragón

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Etymology

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The word 'moray' originates from the Old English word 'moraig' which means 'pool' or 'lagoon'.

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Trivia

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1. The moray eel is also known as the 'saltwater eel' or the 'conger eel'.

2. The moray eel is a master of disguise and can change color to blend in with its surroundings.

3. The moray eel is a popular dish in some parts of the world, particularly in Hawaii and the Caribbean.

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Related Concepts

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1. pool: A body of still or moving water.

2. lagoon: A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier, such as a sandbar or coral reef.

3. eel: A long, limbless, serpentine fish.

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Culture

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In Scottish and Irish folklore, the moray eel is believed to inhabit deep waters and is known for its strong, powerful jaws and elongated body. It has been depicted in various works of literature, such as in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' and in Irish mythology as a creature that guards treasure.

How to Memorize "moray"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shallow body of water, like a tidal inlet or a volcanic crater, and imagine the word 'moray' written next to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moray' with the image of a large, powerful eel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'moray' as 'Mighty Oceanic Reptile Awaiting Yield'.

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