beluga
Definition
- Noun:
- A small northern whale that is white when adult: A cetacean species, also called the white whale, known for its distinctive pale coloration and found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
- A valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in the Black and Caspian seas: A very large sturgeon fish, also known as the beluga sturgeon or great sturgeon, whose eggs are processed into a high-quality caviar.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Whale):
- We saw a pod of belugas swimming near the ice floe.
- The beluga is known for its vocalizations and is sometimes called the "canary of the sea".
- Noun (Fish):
- Beluga caviar is considered one of the most luxurious foods in the world.
- Overfishing has severely threatened the survival of the beluga in the Caspian Sea.
Advanced Usage
- "Beluga whale": The full common name for the cetacean , used to avoid confusion with the fish.
- The beluga whale's ability to turn its head is unusual among whales.
- "Beluga sturgeon": The full common name for the fish .
- International trade in beluga sturgeon caviar is highly regulated.
Variants and Related Words
- Cetacean (n): A marine mammal of the order that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
- Sturgeon (n): A type of large fish whose eggs are made into caviar.
- Caviar (n): Salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy.
- Isinglass (n): A substance obtained from the swim bladders of fish, especially sturgeon, and used in clarifying wine and making glue.
Synonyms
- White whale: For the cetacean.
- Great sturgeon: For the fish.
Noun
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small northern whale that is white when adult
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valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
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