burbot
nounUK /ˈbɜːbət/
US /ˈbɜːrbət/
A burbot is a long fish that lives in cold, fresh water and looks a bit like a snake.
The fisherman caught a burbot in the icy lake.
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2. A freshwater fish of the cod family found in northern rivers and lakes.
Burbot are common in the rivers of northern Europe.
3. The only freshwater member of the cod family, known for its long body and barbel.
Scientists studied the burbot because it is the only cod that lives in fresh water.
4. A food fish valued for its firm white flesh.
The restaurant served fried burbot with lemon.