The term 'VORACIOUS EEL' is a combination of two words, 'VORACIOUS' and 'EEL'. The first word, 'VORACIOUS', means having an insatiable appetite for food or knowledge. The second word, 'EEL', refers to a type of fish that is found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats. The crossword solution for this term is 'MORAY', which is a type of EEL that is found in tropical and subtropical waters. MORAY eels are known for their VORACIOUS appetites and can consume large amounts of food in a single feeding.