eelpout \eel"pout`\, n. as. ?lepute. zo"ol.
   a a european fish zoarces viviparus, remarkable for
       producing living young; -- called also greenbone,
       guffer, bard, and maroona eel. also, an american
       species z. anguillaris, -- called also mutton fish,
       and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel.
       both are edible, but of little value.
   b a fresh-water fish, the burbot.
       1913 webster
see also:
zoarces viviparus greenbone guffer bard maroona eel z. anguillaris 
mutton fish congo eel ling lamper eel