Associations to the word «Barbet»

Wiktionary

BARBET, noun. Any of many birds of the family Capitonidae, within the order Piciformes
BARBET, noun. A breed of small dog, with long curly hair.
BARBET, noun. A larva that feeds on aphids.

Dictionary definition

BARBET, noun. Small brightly colored stout-billed tropical bird having short weak wings.

Wise words

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