: any of various often brightly colored nonpasserine tropical birds (families Capitonidae, Lybiidae, and Megalaimidae) having a stout bill bearing bristles at the base
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During a stroll along the boardwalk, visitors can spot a plethora of birds ranging from Sunda teals to Javan bulbuls to coppersmith barbets, while massive monitor lizards stroll along the path.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
The show also is due to feature four breeds that are eligible to compete for the first time — the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.
—Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 10 June 2021
Four new breeds will now be allowed to compete for the first time: the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 12 June 2021
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
The show also is due to feature four breeds that are eligible to compete for the first time — the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.
—Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 10 June 2021
Four new breeds will now be allowed to compete for the first time: the barbet, the dogo Argentino, the Belgian Laekenois, and the Biewer terrier.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 12 June 2021
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Etymology
probably from barb entry 1
First Known Use
1790, in the meaning defined above
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