eel: Meaning and Definition of

eel

Pronunciation: (ēl), [key]
— pl. eel, eels.
  1. any of numerous elongated, snakelike marine or freshwater fishes of the order Apodes, having no ventral fins.
  2. any of several similar but unrelated fishes, as the lamprey.
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  • eel (Thesaurus)