Moray: meaning, definitions and examples

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moray

 

[ mษ”หหˆreษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish type

A moray is a type of elongated fish belonging to the family Muraenidae, commonly found in warm seas. They are recognized for their distinctive appearance, which includes a long, snake-like body and a large mouth filled with sharp teeth. Morays are often found hiding in crevices in coral reefs or rocky areas.

Synonyms

eel, muraenid

Examples of usage

  • The moray eel peered out from its hiding spot.
  • I saw a vibrant moray while snorkeling.
  • Morays are often mistaken for snakes due to their appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "moray" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morรฉia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฐเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Murรคne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ moray

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ murena

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒฌใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท murรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ morena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท moray

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ murรฉna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ murรฉna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ณ—้ฒถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ murena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ moray

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moray

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ morena

Etymology

The word 'moray' is derived from the Latin term 'muraena', which means 'eel'. Its etymology can be traced back to the Greek word 'mouraena', which also refers to a type of eel. Morays have been known since ancient times, often featured in literature and cuisine. They have garnered both fascination and fear due to their often aggressive behavior and striking appearance. Throughout history, various cultures have fished for morays, using them in traditional dishes, particularly in regions where they are abundant, such as the Mediterranean and various tropical places around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,380, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.