conger — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waters

   Synonyms

   conger eel

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   The floor of the chamber was tesselated, of marble and green tourmaline, and on every square of tourmaline was carven the image of a fish: as the dolphin, the conger, the cat-fish, the salmon, the tunny, the squid, and other wonders of the deep.

2. A chain of booksellers.

   Usage

   • Historical

Noun

1. large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food

   Synonyms

   conger eel

   Broader terms

   eel