seel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fish commonly found in European waters.

• verb

  To look at something carefully and intently.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with seel
meal , real , seal

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Variants

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seel , seeled , seeling , seels

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'sēo' means 'seal' or 'seal-skin'. The modern English word 'seel' comes from the Middle English word 'seelen', which means 'to look, see, or observe'.

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Trivia

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1. The 'seel' is a popular dish in some European countries, especially in the Netherlands and Belgium.

2. The 'seel' is also known as the 'plaice' in English and 'petrele' in French.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fish: The 'seel' is a type of fish, belonging to the family of flatfish.

2. Seal: Although the words 'seel' and 'seal' sound similar, they have different meanings. 'Seal' refers to the marine mammal, while 'seel' is a type of fish or a metaphorical term.

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Culture

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In Germanic folklore, a 'Seel' is a mythical creature that can take the form of a horse or a man. It is believed to guard the souls of the dead and help guide them to the afterlife. In modern literature and art, the term 'seel' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the human soul or emotions.

How to Memorize "seel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish swimming in the water. Visualize its shape, color, and size to remember the word 'seel'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'seel' with the image of a fish or with the concept of looking carefully at something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'Seel' as 'See-El', which can help you remember that it's a type of fish or a metaphorical term.

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