Muraena
Pronunciation : Mu*r?"na
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A genus of large eels of the family Mir?nid?. They differ from the common eel in lacking pectoral fins and in having the dorsal and anal fins continuous. The murry (Mur?na Helen?) of Southern Europe was the mur?na of the Romans. It is highly valued as a food fish.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913