- 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. - A fresh-water fish, the burbot.