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. [
1913 Webster]