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Barbel

/ˈbɑːbəl/

A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.

📖 Definitions of "Barbel"

noun
  1. 1

    A freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera.

  2. 2

    Whisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark.

  3. 3

    A barb or pap under the tongues of horses and cattle.

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