The European conger, a species of conger eel found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, has numerous synonyms in different languages and cultures. In French, the conger eel is called "congre," in Spanish and Portuguese it is known as "congera" and "congro," respectively. In Italian, it is "congrio," while in Arabic, it is "hawla." Interestingly, in Japanese, the conger eel is called "anago," which is a popular ingredient in sushi dishes. In Finnish, it is named "ankeria," and in Swedish, it is called "konger." This fish is a popular food item worldwide and has a long history of culinary uses in various cuisines.