'Zoarces viviparus' definitions:
Definition of 'Zoarces viviparus'
From: WordNet
noun
An eelpout of northern Europe that is viviparous [syn: viviparous eelpout, Zoarces viviparus]
Definition of 'Zoarces viviparus'
From: GCIDE
- Eelpout \Eel"pout`\, n. [AS. ?lepute.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; -- called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), -- called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value. (b) A fresh-water fish, the burbot. [1913 Webster]