barbet

noun

bar·​bet ˈbär-bət 

: any of various often brightly colored nonpasserine tropical birds (families Capitonidae, Lybiidae, and Megalaimidae) having a stout bill bearing bristles at the base

Examples of barbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Deep in the lowlands of South Asia, the forests are alive with fruit-eating barbets and nectar-sipping sunbirds. — Byalice Sun, science.org, 25 Sep. 2024

The barbet, along with a chorus of other endemic birds, provided the soundtrack. — Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024

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. — 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

Word History

Etymology

probably from barb entry 1

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above