| 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 (01 Mar 1998) |
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