lamper eel

[ lam-per ]

noun

1. lamprey.

lamper eel

/ ˈlæmpə /

noun

1. another name for lamprey

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamper eel¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamper eel¹

C19 lamper, variant of lamprey

Example Sentences

In a few moments more he was sadly replying, on behalf of his uncle, "Nothing but a cod-lamper eel!"

From Project Gutenberg

Spiny, egg-like sea-urchins, green wrinkles, and an occasional flounder or lamper-eel gave variety to the catch.

From Project Gutenberg

If there is anything on arth that holds on hard, it's a York Editor; a lamper-eel is nothing to one on 'em.

From Project Gutenberg