English Explanatory Dictionary

electric eel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.
  2. Any species of the genus Electrophorus.
  3. A plumber's snake powered by electricity.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

electric eel electric eels
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