"eellike" meaning in English

See eellike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more eellike [comparative], most eellike [superlative]
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  1. Resembling an eel in shape or behaviour. Translations (Translations): aalagtig (Afrikaans), anguilenc (Catalan), anguilejant (Catalan), ankeriasmainen (Finnish), aalartig (German)

Alternative forms

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