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Webster 1913 Edition
Burbot
Bur′bot
,Noun.
(Zool.)
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
.] ☞ 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. Webster 1828 Edition
Burbot
BUR'BOT
,Noun.
A fish of the genus Gadus,shaped like an eel, but shorter, with a flat head, and on the nose it has two small beards, and another on the chin. It is disgusting in appearance, but delicate food. It is called also eel-pout.
