barbet

American  

[bahr-bit] / ˈbɑr bɪt /

noun

1. any of several stocky, tropical birds of the family Capitonidae, having a stout bill with bristles at the base.

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barbet British  

/ ˈbɑːbɪt /

noun

1. 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)

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Etymology

Origin of barbet

1745–55; < French ≪ Latin barbātus; barbate

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2021

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.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2021

New to the list are two breeds that got recognized in 2020: the dogo Argentino, joining the popularity rankings in 93rd place - notable for a newcomer - and the barbet, at 145th.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2021

New to the list are two breeds that got recognized in 2020: the dogo Argentino, joining the popularity rankings in 93rd place — notable for a newcomer — and the barbet, at 145th.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2021

The call of the great Himalayan barbet is very distinctive and easy to recognise, but is far from easy to portray in words.

From Birds of the Indian Hills by Dewar, Douglas