moray

Everyday

1. A moray, or moray eel, is a long, snake-like fish with sharp teeth that lives in holes in coral reefs and rocks in warm seas. tree →
2. (a name) Moray is also an area in the north-east of Scotland, and the Moray Firth is a sea inlet there famous for dolphins. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about oceans, coral reefs and predators; in Scottish geography. Morays open and close their mouths to breathe, which makes them look scary. Phrases: «moray eel», «Moray Firth».

Examples

• A moray eel peeked out of its hole in the reef. tree →
• Moray eels have two sets of jaws. tree →
• Divers keep their hands away from moray eels. tree →
• The moray looked fierce but stayed in its hole. tree →
• We saw dolphins in the Moray Firth. tree →
• Moray is in the north of Scotland. tree →
• Morays hunt fish and octopus at night. tree →
• Cleaner shrimps clean the moray eel's teeth. tree →

Note

Say «MOR-ay» or «muh-RAY». Countable. The place name Moray has a capital M and is said «MURR-ee» by Scots. Do not confuse with «Murray» or «morel».