What is "lota maculosa"

Lawyer \Law"yer\, n. [From Law, like bowyer, fr. bow.]

1. One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.

2. (Zo["o]l.)

   1. The black-necked stilt. See Stilt.

   2. The bowfin ( Amia calva).

   3. The burbot ( Lota maculosa).

      Philadelphia lawyer, A lawyer knowledgeable about the most detailed and minute points of law, especially one with an exceptional propensity and ability to exploit fine technical points of law for the client's advantage.

Burbot \Bur"bot\, n. [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st Barb.] (Zo["o]l.) A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.

Note: The fish is also called an eelpout or ling, and is allied to the codfish. The Lota vulgaris is a common European species. An American species ( Lota maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north.