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Meaning of barbel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

barbel

Pronunciation:/ˈbɑːbəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.

  2. Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.

  3. A barb or pap under the tongues of horses and cattle.