1. Marine eel-like mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas
   "Eelpouts are known for their ability to survive in very cold waters";
   - pout [N. Amer]
    
2. Elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
   "eelpout are known for their tasty liver, which is rich in vitamins";
   - burbot, ling, cusk, Lota lota

Derived forms: eelpouts

Type of: blennioid, blennioid fish, cod, codfish

Part of: family Zoarcidae, Zoarcidae

Encyclopedia: Eelpout