barbeel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch barbeel, from Old French barbel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑrˈbeːl/
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  • Hyphenation: bar‧beel
  • Rhymes: -eːl

Noun

barbeel m (plural barbelen, diminutive barbeeltje n)

  1. barbel (Barbus barbus)
    Synonym: barm
  2. some not closely related marine basses (perch) of genus Mullus, including the 'bearded' species Mullus barbatus
    Synonym: zeebarbeel

Derived terms

  • zeebarbeel

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