Eel"pout` (?), n. [AS. lepute.] Zool. (a)

A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; -- called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), -- called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value.

(b)

A fresh-water fish, the burbot.

 

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