sturgeon
noun/ˈstɜrdʒən/
Frequency rank: #9,206 most common English word
Meaning
A large, ancient freshwater or saltwater fish valued for its flesh and roe.
Example sentence
The chef prepared fresh sturgeon caviar for the restaurant's special tasting menu.
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