Congrio
/ˈkɒŋɡriəʊ/noun
A marine eel, especially one of the genus Conger, commonly used as food in Spanish-speaking regions.
Did you know?Its ancient Greek ancestor, γόγγρος (góngros), referred to the conger eel—a fish associated with the mysterious depths rather than occult ritual.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
γόγγρος (góngros)
“Conger eel; a large marine eel”
Classical Latin
Latin
conger
“Conger eel, borrowed from Greek”
Medieval Latin
Latin
congrus
“A conger or similar marine eel”
16th Century
Spanish
congrio
“Conger eel; an edible marine fish”
Modern English
English
congrio
“A marine eel, especially one used as food”