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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. Noun. A freshwater fish, taxonomic name ''Lota lota'', similar to the ling and the cusk, which spawns in the winter. ¹

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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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Literary usage of Burbot

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1. Library of Natural History by Richard Lydekker (1901)
"The burbot is a fish of slow growth, not attaining full maturity till it is ... Distinguished from the burbot by the presence of several enlarged teeth in ..."

2. Winston's Cumulative Loose-leaf Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Bookedited by Charles Morris edited by Charles Morris (1921)
".The spotted Burdock (bur'dok). the popular burbot is found in the northern lakes name or the composite way and has nearly 3000 distinct botan- ..."

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