English Explanatory Dictionary

barbet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of numerous arboreal birds of the families Capitonidae, Lybiidae, and Megalaimidae, within the order Piciformes.
  2. A dog of a small-bodied breed with long curly hair.

Word forms

barbet barbets

Etymology

From French barbe (“beard; long hair of certain animals”).

Synonyms

French Water Dog

Derived words

acacia pied barbet African barbet American barbet Asian barbet black-browed barbet New World barbet pied barbet prong-billed barbet toucan barbet
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