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- [bahr-bit]
- /ˈbɑr bɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahr-bit]
- /ˈbɑr bɪt/
Definitions of barbet word
- noun barbet any small tropical brightly coloured bird of the family Capitonidae, having short weak wings and a sharp stout bill with tuftlike feathers at its base: order Piciformes (woodpeckers, etc) 3
- noun barbet any of a tropical family (Capitonidae) of brightly colored piciform birds having a large, strong bill with bristles at its base 3
- noun barbet any of several stocky, tropical birds of the family Capitonidae, having a stout bill with bristles at the base. 1
- noun barbet A large-headed, brightly colored, fruit-eating bird that has a stout bill with tufts of bristles at the base . Barbets are found on all continents, especially in the tropics. 1
- noun barbet Any of many birds of the family Capitonidae, within the order Piciformes. 0
- noun barbet A breed of small dog, with long curly hair. 0
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Origin of barbet
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French ≪ Latin barbātus; see barbate
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Parts of speech for Barbet
noun
adjective
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barbet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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