noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of lamprey form-of, plural

   "Conversation commenced by Lady Mandeville's refusing some lampreys,—a dish, en passant, greatly resembling stewed adders."

Synonyms

All synonyms

fishlamper eellamprey eel

Example

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"Sea lampreys attach to fish with a suction cup mouth ringed with sharp teeth."

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