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cusk-eel

cusk-eel
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhsk eel]
    • /kʌsk il/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhsk eel]
    • /kʌsk il/

Definition of cusk-eel word

  • noun plural cusk-eel any of several eellike, marine fishes of the family Ophidiidae, having the ventral fins located under the throat and so modified as to resemble barbels. 1

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Parts of speech for Cusk-eel

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cusk-eel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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