eellike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English eel Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English eellike From eel + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling an eel in shape or behaviour.
Lamprey: This eel-like pseudo-fish is said to increase the seminal fluid.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 135:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most eellike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more eellike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
ca anguilenc (Translations) · fi ankeriasmainen (Translations) · af aalagtig (Translations) · de aalartig (Translations) · ca anguilejant (Translations)