barbel
/ˈbɑːrbəl/
noun
- A slender, whisker-like sensory organ near the mouth of certain fish, such as catfish and carp.
- The barbel helps the fish sense movement and taste in the water.
- Some fish have long barbels that look like whiskers.
- The catfish uses its barbels to find food in murky water.
- A type of freshwater fish belonging to the genus Barbus, often found in rivers and lakes.
- He caught a large barbel while fishing in the river.
- Barbel are popular among anglers in Europe.
- The barbel is known for its strong fighting ability when hooked.
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