caviar
/'kæviɑ:/ Cách viết khác : (caviare) /'kæviɑ:/
Definition
- Noun:
- Salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an appetizer: "Caviar" refers to the processed, salted eggs (roe) of certain fish, most famously the sturgeon. It is considered a luxury food item and is typically eaten in small quantities as a garnish or spread, often on crackers or toast points.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- They served caviar and champagne at the elegant reception.
- Beluga caviar is one of the most expensive and prized varieties.
- A small spoonful of caviar was placed atop the blini.
Advanced Usage
- "Caviar to the general": An idiom meaning something too refined or sophisticated for the average person's taste or appreciation. It originates from Shakespeare's .
- The director's avant-garde film was caviar to the general; critics loved it, but it failed at the box office.
Variants and Related Words
- Caviare: An alternative, less common spelling of "caviar."
- Roe (noun): A general term for fish eggs, which can be fresh or processed. Caviar is a specific type of processed roe.
- Ikura (noun): The Japanese term for salted salmon roe, a different type of fish egg dish.
Synonyms
- Fish eggs: A general, non-specific term.
- Roe: The unprocessed or generic term for fish eggs.
Idioms Related
- Caviar to the general: As defined in the Advanced Usage section, this idiom describes something of high quality that is not appreciated by the masses.
Noun
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salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre
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