ophidioid
/ɒˈfɪdɪɔɪd/ /ə(ʊ)ˈfɪdɪɔɪd/Zoology
adjective
Of or relating to eel-like fishes of the suborder Ophidioidei (order Ophidiiformes), comprising the cusk-eels and related forms.
noun
A fish of the suborder Ophidioidei.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Ophidium or Ophidion Ophidion + -oid.