barbu

[ bahr-boo ]

noun

1. a threadfin, Polydactylus virginicus, inhabiting western Atlantic coastal waters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barbu¹

From French: literally, “bearded, having barbels or wattles,” from unattested Late Latin barbūtus, for Latin barbātus; barbate

Example Sentences

By means of the help brought by these, we were enabled to find the meaning of those words in which Barbu failed in his Spanish.

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But really, Barbu, it was only right that you should live in comfort, for none knew better than you how to appreciate it!

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Of course, Barbu and Crafleux would have repudiated such methods with disgust.

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And on the cover Barbu had written in his neatest hand and best French, "Sacrifice to the invisible spirits."

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Tears stood in Barbu's eyes, and through this sentimental haze he saw his wife receiving French soldiers.

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