a. [ L. anguilla eel (dim. of anguis snake) + -form. ] Eel-shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The “Anguillæformes” of Cuvier are fishes related to thee eel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. 1 an order of elongate fishes with pelvic fins and girdle absent or reduced. Syn. -- order Anguilliformes, order Apodes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]