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Definition of burbot

burbot

/ˈbɜːr.bət/
bur · bot
Plural:burbots
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burbot Lexical Profile

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

burb
burberry
burble
burbot
burdekin
burden
burdenless

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burbot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burbot
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