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noun

Eelpout n. (Zoöl.)

(a)

A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value.

(b)

A fresh-water fish, the burbot.

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Words linked to "Eelpout" : cusk, fish doctor, Macrozoarces americanus, pout, family Zoarcidae, cod, burbot, ling, blennioid fish, Zoarces viviparus, viviparous eelpout, Lota lota, ocean pout, codfish, Gymnelis viridis, Zoarcidae, blennioid