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moray Meaning & Definition

/ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/

What Does Moray Mean?

Moray is a noun that means Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.

Moray at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/
Syllables2
Synonymsmoray eel
Pluralmorays

Moray Definition (Noun)

  1. Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.

Synonyms of Moray

moray eel
Moray synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

moray (plural morays)

Words That Rhyme With Moray

Origin of Moray

From Portuguese moreia, from Latin murēna (“sea eel, lamprey”), from Ancient Greek σμύραινα (smúraina), from σμύρος (smúros, “sea eel”).[1]

How to Pronounce Moray

Moray is pronounced /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mɒ).

Quick Answers About Moray

What part of speech is moray?

Moray is a noun.

What is another word for moray?

Words with a similar meaning to moray include moray eel. See the full list of moray synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of moray?

The plural of moray is morays.

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