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caviar

nounmasculine/kɐviˈaɾ/medium

ca·vi·ar

Definition

The pickled roe of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy.
They served caviar on toast points.
Caviar is often associated with luxury.
Common collocations
beluga caviarcaviar servicecaviar spooncaviar producer
Idiomatic expressions
  • Caviar to the general (something too refined for the masses).

Etymology

Do francês 'caviar', por via do turco 'havyar'.

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