English dictionary
muræna
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noun
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A genus of large eels of the family <i>Murænidæ</i>. They differ from the common eel in lacking pectoral fins and in having the dorsal and anal fins continuous. The murry (<i>Muræna Helenæ</i>) of Southern Europe was the muræna of the Romans. It is highly valued as a food fish.
Source: webster1913