What does MORAY mean?

moray

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. Any of various marine eels of the family Muraenidae, having a slender body and a scaleless skin.
2. A greenish-brown or yellow-brown color.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmɔreɪ/
• UK: /ˈmɒreɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "moray" originated from the Middle English word "moreye" which came from the Old French word "morée". It was first used in the 15th century to describe a type of eel found in the Mediterranean. The color "moray" was named after the eel, and is a shade of greenish-brown or yellow-brown.

Synonyms:

• eel
• snake
• serpent

Related Words:

• amore
• emery
• moras
• mores
• moron

Example Sentences:

1. The moray eel is a fascinating creature that can grow up to 13 feet long.
2. The walls of the room were painted in a soft moray color that complemented the furniture.