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LAMPREY

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the word Lamprey.

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Lamprey - as a noun

Primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lamper eellamprey eel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agnathanjawless fishjawless vertebrate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The lamprey is a jawless fish that is known for its parasitic feeding habits."
"The lamprey attaches itself to other fish and sucks their blood for nourishment."
"Some lamprey species are able to migrate between freshwater and saltwater environments."
"The lamprey has a round, tube-like body with a sucker-like mouth."
"The lamprey uses its teeth to rasp a hole into the flesh of its host fish."
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Word Game Points

Is LAMPREY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lamprey is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAMPREY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is LAMPREY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lamprey is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAMPREY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is LAMPREY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lamprey is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAMPREY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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