Muraena \Mu*rae"na\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?.] (Zool.)
A genus of large eels of the family {Muraenidae}. They differ
from the common eel in lacking pectoral fins and in having
the dorsal and anal fins continuous. The murry ({Muraena
Helenae}) of Southern Europe was the muraena of the Romans.
It is highly valued as a food fish.
[1913 Webster] Muraenoid