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barbel Definition


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barbel
noun
    1. A large freshwater fish of the carp family, widespread in European rivers, which has a slender body and four long sensory feelers or barbels around its mouth.
    2. A fleshy whisker-like outgrowth covered with taste buds, found around the mouth or nostril of some fishes, especially catfish and barbels.
      Form: barbule (also)
Etymology: 15c: from Latin barba beard.



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