Definition of Burbot
1. Noun. Elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth.
Definition of Burbot
1. n. A fresh- water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.
Definition of Burbot
1. a freshwater fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Burbot
1.
A fresh water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.
Alternative forms: burbolt.
The fish is also called an eelpout or ling, and is allied to the codfish. The Lota vulgaris is a common European species. An American species (L. Maculosa) is found in new England, the Great Lakes, and farther north.
Origin: F. Barbote, fr. Barbe beard. See 1st Barb.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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