eels
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A2
/iːlz/
(eel)
slender fish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eel' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ǣl', where 'ǣl' meant 'eel'.
Historical Evolution
'eel' changed from Old English 'ǣl' and Middle English forms like 'eal' and 'ele' and eventually became the modern English word 'eel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eel' (the fish), and over time it has retained that core meaning into modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'eel' — any of several long, thin, slippery fishes with an elongated body.
The fishermen brought baskets full of eels to the market.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/08/13 09:53