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(1):

(n.) A large fresh-water fish ( Barbus vulgaris) found in many European rivers. Its upper jaw is furnished with four barbels.

(2):

(n.) A slender tactile organ on the lips of certain fished.

(3):

(n.) Barbs or paps under the tongued of horses and cattle. See 1st Barb, 3.