BURBOT


Meaning of BURBOT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbər-bət ]

noun

( plural burbot also burbots )

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Old French borbeter to stir up mud

Date: 14th century

: a Holarctic freshwater bony fish ( Lota lota ) of the cod family having barbels on the nose and chin

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