Barbu

/bɑrˈbu/ noun

A type of fish found in African rivers, related to carp, with sensory barbels around its mouth.

From French 'barbu' meaning bearded, referring to the fish's prominent whisker-like barbels. Derived from Latin 'barba' (beard).

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