Meaning & use

conger

noun·Advanced

A large species of marine eel found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, often caught for food.

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The fishermen hauled in a huge conger from the rocky waters off the coast.

Conger can grow to an impressive length, making them a challenging catch for anglers.

A note on using this word

"Conger" is usually short for "conger eel"; the two terms are used interchangeably.

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