01 n. A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus, or electric eel. It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is…
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A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus, or electric eel. It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power.(Zool.)“One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like that from the electric blow of the gymnotus.” — De Quincey.