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