sturgeon

noun

stur·​geon ˈstər-jən How to pronounce sturgeon (audio)
: any of a family (Acipenseridae) of usually large elongate anadromous or freshwater bony fishes which are widely distributed in the north temperate zone and whose roe is made into caviar

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According to the swimmer, the fish responsible was a Chinese sturgeon. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 So the kibbutz started raising sturgeon for their eggs. Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024 Image Image Spearing sturgeon requires a mix of luck, timing and technique. Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 Boutiques on the perimeter specialize in local saffron, honey, and tinned caviar from Azerbaijani sturgeon. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sturgeon

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estourgeoun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English styria sturgeon

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sturgeon was in the 13th century

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“Sturgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sturgeon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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sturgeon

noun
stur·​geon ˈstər-jən How to pronounce sturgeon (audio)
: any of various usually large long-bodied fishes having a thick skin covered with rows of bony plates that are valued especially for their eggs which are made into caviar

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