barbet

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of numerous arboreal birds of the families Capitonidae, Lybiidae, and Megalaimidae, within the order Piciformes.
  • A dog of a small-bodied breed with long curly hair.
  • A larva that feeds on aphids. suki 2009 pl3.Two barbets on show

Etymology

Borrowed from French barbe (beard, long hair of certain animals).

Origin

French

barbe

Gloss

beard, long hair of certain animals

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

髭

Emoji
👳 🧔

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