Moray (Noun)
Meaning
Family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scuba diver swam cautiously past the moray hiding in the coral reef crevice.
- Morays are nocturnal predators that primarily feed on small fish and crustaceans.
- A large moray eel was spotted in the aquarium, its vibrant colors captivating the visitors.
- While snorkeling in the Caribbean, the tourist caught a glimpse of a moray swimming near the ocean floor.
- In some tropical regions, morays are considered a delicacy and are caught for food by local fishermen.