moray
nounUK /ˈmɒreɪ/
US /ˈmɔːreɪ/
A moray is a long, snakelike fish that hides in rocks and holes in the sea.
The diver saw a green moray peeking out of a coral cave.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A family of eels (Muraenidae) known for their muscular bodies and sharp teeth.
Morays belong to the family Muraenidae.
3. Any of various brightly patterned eels found in tropical waters.
The spotted moray is common in the Caribbean.
4. A type of eel often kept in large public aquariums.
The aquarium's moray drew a crowd at feeding time.