1. a freshwater fish with a long body and barbels under the chin, found in cold northern waters

Examples

• The burbot is the only freshwater member of the cod family.
• Ice fishermen often catch burbot during winter months.
• Burbot have a distinctive barbel hanging from their chin.
• The lake’s burbot population has been declining in recent years.
• Burbot are most active at night when they hunt for smaller fish.
• The burbot’s elongated body helps it navigate through rocky crevices.