Moray Eel (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 marine biologist spent years researching the behavior of the moray eel in its natural habitat.
- Many divers have reported encounters with moray eels in the coral reefs, describing their unusual appearance.
- While snorkeling in the Caribbean, I caught a glimpse of a large moray eel hiding in a cave beneath the waves.
- The public aquarium featured a massive tank with various species of fish, including a few moray eels on display.
- Local fishermen often spoke of moray eels in legend, exaggerating their size and ferocity for the entertainment of tourists.