Burbot \Bur"bot\, 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}.]
   
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   Note: 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.
         
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Eelpout \Eel"pout`\, n. [AS. ?lepute.] (Zo["o]l.)
   (a) A European fish ({Zoarces viviparus}), remarkable for
       producing living young; -- called also {greenbone},
       {guffer}, {bard}, and {Maroona eel}. Also, an American
       species ({Z. anguillaris}), -- called also {mutton fish},
       and, erroneously, {congo eel}, {ling}, and {lamper eel}.
       Both are edible, but of little value.
   (b) A fresh-water fish, the burbot.
       
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