'Muraena Helenae' definitions:

Definition of 'Muraena Helenae'

From: GCIDE

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