'Barbus vulgaris' definitions:

Definition of 'Barbus vulgaris'

From: GCIDE
  • Barbel \Bar"bel\ (b[aum]r"b[e^]l), n.[OF. barbel, F. barbeau, dim. of L. barbus barbel, fr. barba beard. See 1st Barb.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Zool.) A slender tactile organ on the lips of certain fishes. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A large fresh-water fish (Barbus vulgaris) found in many European rivers. Its upper jaw is furnished with four barbels. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. pl. Barbs or paps under the tongues of horses and cattle. See 1st Barb, 3. [1913 Webster]