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eel

угорь

Meaning of eel

rich oily fish

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EN-UK/ˈiːl/
EN-US/ˈil/
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eel with Russian translation

eel usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

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Eel has a rich, oily taste that some people really enjoy.

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We tried smoked eel at the seafood market.

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eel belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eel鳗鱼
apple苹果
butter黄油
chicken鸡肉
chopped切碎的
cooked煮熟的
frozen冷冻的

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What does eel mean?

rich oily fish

How do you pronounce eel?

eel is pronounced as /ˈiːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is eel used in a sentence?

Eel has a rich, oily taste that some people really enjoy. Translation: Угорь обладает насыщенным, жирным вкусом, который многим очень нравится.

Is eel part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, eel (угорь) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is eel part of Fish & Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, eel (угорь) can be learned in the Fish & Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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