Anguille, which is the French word for eel, has various synonyms depending on the context. In the culinary world, it may be referred to as "snakefish," "swallow eel," or "conger eel." In biology, it can be called "anguilliform" or "anguilline." In literature and poetry, the eel has often been described as "slippery," "sleek," or "serpentine." In contemporary language, "eel" may also be used as a descriptor for someone who is sly or deceitful. Regardless of the context or the chosen synonym, the eel remains a fascinating creature that has been celebrated both as a delicacy and as a source of inspiration for centuries.