barbet
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• noun
A stout-billed, typically brightly colored tropical bird found in the forests of South America, Africa, and Asia, characterized by prominent bristle-like feathers at the base of its bill.
"The crimson-breasted barbet is known for its distinct, repetitive call that echoes through the African woodland."
A medium-sized, ancient French breed of water dog recognized by its dense, curly, water-repellent coat and a characteristic beard-like growth of hair on its chin.
"Originally bred for retrieving waterfowl from marshes, the barbet is an intelligent and agile companion."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle French 'barbet', a diminutive of 'barbe' (beard), from Latin 'barba'. The name refers either to the bristle-like feathers at the base of the bird's bill or the bearded appearance of the dog breed.
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