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lamprey

An eel-like jawless fish with a circular sucking mouth and a rasping tongue, often parasitic on other fish.
Noun
pl: lampreys

This term describes a primitive vertebrate characterized by a lack of jaws and a specialized oral disc. It carries a biological connotation of parasitism and tenacity, often evoking images of invasive species or ancient, prehistoric aquatic life due to its unique morphology.

In a culinary context, particularly in European history, the word suggests a luxury delicacy. It is frequently associated with historical accounts of royal feasts, contrasting its visceral, parasitic nature in the wild with its status as a high-value food item.

Meanings

Noun

An eel-like jawless fish with a circular sucking mouth and a rasping tongue, often parasitic on other fish.

The sea lamprey is known for attaching itself to larger fish to feed on their blood.

Examples

The lamprey attaches itself to a host fish using a suction cup mouth.

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The lamprey attaches itself to a host fish using a suction cup mouth.

I wonder if that strange creature in the river is a lamprey.

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I wonder if that strange creature in the river is a lamprey.

Sea lampreys have devastated local trout populations in the Great Lakes.

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Sea lampreys have devastated local trout populations in the Great Lakes.

The chef prepared a traditional dish of smoked lamprey.

Gourmet

The chef prepared a traditional dish of smoked lamprey.

Look at the way the lamprey rasps away at the skin of its prey.

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Look at the way the lamprey rasps away at the skin of its prey.

Medieval records mention the consumption of lamprey as a delicacy for royalty.

History

Medieval records mention the consumption of lamprey as a delicacy for royalty.

Is a lamprey considered a true eel or something else entirely?

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Is a lamprey considered a true eel or something else entirely?

The biologist explained that the lamprey is a jawless fish.

School Life

The biologist explained that the lamprey is a jawless fish.

They are trying to control the invasive lamprey population to save the salmon.

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They are trying to control the invasive lamprey population to save the salmon.

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