Definitions for: Burbot


[n] elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth



Webster (1913) Definition: Bur"bot, n. [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st
Barb.] (Zo["o]l.)
A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose
two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.
[Written also burbolt.]

Note: 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.

Synonyms: cusk, eelpout, ling, Lota lota

See Also: cod, codfish

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