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barbet

Syllabification: (bar·bet)

Pronunciation: /ˈbärbit/

Definition of barbet

noun

a large-headed, brightly colored, fruit-eating bird that has a stout bill with tufts of bristles at the base. Barbets are found on all continents, especially in the tropics.
- Family Capitonidae: numerous genera and species

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a poodle until the early 19th century): from French, from barbe 'beard' (see barb¹). The current sense dates from the early 19th century