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Congo eel

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the genus Amphiuma of aquatic salamanders.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Congo snake, conger eel, amphiuma

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: amphiuma, congo snake, blind eel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: salamander

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