Eelpout \Eel"pout`\, n. [AS. ?lepute.]

(Zo["o]l.)
   (a) A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; -- called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), -- called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value.
   (b) A fresh-water fish, the burbot.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Burbot \Bur"bot\, n. [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st Barb.]

(Zo["o]l.) A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin. [Written also burbolt.]

Note: The fish is also called an eelpout or ling, and is allied to the codfish. The Lota vulgaris is a common European species. An American species (L. maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)