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burbot
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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a freshwater cod, Lota lota maculosa.
See: loche
Quotations
1853
Pike were taken in the net and a species of burbot (Gadus lota). This last is one of the most voracious of the finny tribe and preys upon all others that it is able to swallow.
1964
The burbot (or ling) is a widespread native fish which provides some winter sport.