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burbot
<zoology> 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