burbot

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: bur=bot

CIDE DICTIONARY

burbot, n. [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st Barb.].

 A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.  [1913 Webster]
" 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 (Lota maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

burbot, n. an eel-like flat-headed bearded freshwater fish, Lota lota.

Etymology

ME: cf. OF barbote