Caviar: meaning, definitions and examples

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caviar

 

[ หˆkรฆviหŒษ‘r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food delicacy

Caviar refers to the processed roe (eggs) of sturgeon and other fish species, typically served as a delicacy. It is often considered a luxury item, enjoyed for its unique flavor and texture. The term 'caviar' is most traditionally associated with the eggs of the sturgeon family, particularly Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga varieties. Caviar is usually served chilled and can be accompanied by blinis, crackers, or bread. It is distinguished by various qualities, including size, flavor, and color of the eggs.

Synonyms

fish eggs, roe, salty delicacy

Examples of usage

  • I savor my caviar with toast points.
  • The restaurant served an exquisite caviar dish.
  • She treated herself to a tin of black caviar.
  • Caviar is often paired with champagne.

Translations

Translations of the word "caviar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caviar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคตเคฟเคฏเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaviar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaviar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kawior

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ“ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caviar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caviar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havyar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ๋น„์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงููŠุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaviรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaviรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฑผๅญ้…ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaviar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaviar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฒะธะฐฬั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaviษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caviar

Etymology

The word 'caviar' originates from the Persian 'khaviar', which means 'egg carrier'. The use of sturgeon roe as a delicacy dates back thousands of years, with the earliest documented references occurring in the Byzantine Empire. Historically, caviar was a food reserved for the elite, and its production became concentrated around the Caspian and Black Sea regions, where sturgeon thrive. In the 19th century, the popularity of caviar spread to Western Europe and the United States. However, overfishing and environmental changes have led to a decline in sturgeon populations, resulting in stricter regulations on caviar production. Today, sustainable farming practices and substitutes such as salmon roe have emerged, but traditional sturgeon caviar remains a symbol of opulence and culinary sophistication.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,001, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.