CONGERS Meaning and
Definition
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Congers
Noun, plural form of "conger."
1. A type of large and often long-bodied marine fish belonging to the family Congridae, commonly found in temperate and tropical regions. Congers typically inhabit shallow coastal waters but are known to venture into deeper areas as well. They possess elongated bodies covered in smooth and slippery scales, with a single long dorsal fin and anal fin extending the length of their body. Notably, their jaws are equipped with sharp teeth, enabling them to consume their prey whole. Congers are characterized by their strong swimming ability and are often solitary creatures, hiding in crevices during the day and actively foraging during the night. They are known to feed on various marine creatures such as fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Some species, like the European conger (Conger conger), grow to substantial sizes, reaching lengths of up to three meters and weighing several dozen kilograms.
2. The plural form of "conger," often used to refer to multiple individuals or a group of conger fishes collectively. The term can be applied when discussing a specific group or in general terms when referring to conger fishes as a whole.
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Etymology of CONGERS
The word "congers" is derived from the Old English word "canger", which was borrowed from the Old Norse word "kǫngr". It ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "kangjaną", meaning "to seize" or "to bind". The term "congers" specifically refers to a type of eel, originating from Latin "congrī", a plural form of "congrus". This Latin word was adapted from the Greek "kóngros", which also referred to a type of fish, likely an eel.
Similar spelling words for CONGERS
- concert,
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- conger,
- coinsure,
- conserved,
- congruity,
- concertise,
- congridae,
- concerned,
- conserve,
- congruous,
- concerto,
- congruent,
- Congorism,
- conserves,
- concerted,
- conker,
- congeries,
- conger eel,
- congress.
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