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Definition of burbot

burbot

/ˈbɜːr.bət/
bur · bot
Plural:burbots
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burbot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A predatory freshwater fish of the cod family (Lota lota), native to cold rivers and lakes across the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, distinguished by its elongated, mottled body and a single sensory barbel on its chin.

Example

"Ice anglers in the northern lakes often target burbot during the winter months when the bottom-dwelling fish are most active."

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• Rhymes for burbot

• Nearby Words

buoy
buphthalmum
bur oak
burbot
burdekin
burdock
burger

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'bourbote', derived from 'bourbe' meaning 'mud', referring to the fish's habit of dwelling in muddy river and lake bottoms.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burbot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burbot
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