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  1. 1. n. A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth Source: wordnet
  3. 3. 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.] 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 (L. maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north. Source: webster
  4. 4. A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose twovery small barbels, and a larger one on the chin. [Written alsoburbolt.] Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth Source: ecdict

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