Barbel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɑːbəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barbel is a noun meaning A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related taxa in the cyprinid family.
Meaning
A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related taxa in the cyprinid family.
More Meanings
- A barb or pap under the tongue of a cow or horse.
- (biology) A whisker-like sensory organ, located around the mouth of certain fish, including carp, catfish, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.
Example Sentences
The Barble fishes, if one of them chance to be engaged, will set the line against their backes, and with a fin they have, toothed like a sharp saw, presently saw and fret the same asunder.
Word Forms
- barbels
- barble
Synonyms for barbel
Depending on context, synonyms include barb, feeler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feeler, chin, barble, barb, silverfish, yellowfish.
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