The Collaborative International Dictionary
Barbus vulgaris
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.]
(Zo["o]l.) A slender tactile organ on the lips of certain fishes.
(Zo["o]l.) A large fresh-water fish ( Barbus vulgaris) found in many European rivers. Its upper jaw is furnished with four barbels.
pl. Barbs or paps under the tongues of horses and cattle. See 1st Barb, 3.