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beluga

beluga
Noun
pl: belugas

The term refers to two distinct animals: the white whale of the Arctic and the sturgeon of the Caspian and Black Seas. While both are aquatic, they belong to entirely different biological classes—mammals and fish, respectively. In common conversation, the word is most frequently associated with luxury when referring to caviar, whereas in a biological or environmental context, it typically refers to the whale.

When used in the context of caviar, "beluga" often functions as a modifier for the noun "caviar," signaling a specific grade of prestige and high cost. Because it describes specific species, it is used as a standard countable noun when referring to the individual animals.

Meanings

Nounbeluga

A small whale of the Arctic waters, characterized by its white color and large, bulbous forehead.

The beluga is often called the sea canary because of its high-pitched vocalizations.

Nounbeluga

A large species of sturgeon from the Caspian and Black Seas, prized for its high-quality caviar.

The restaurant serves a luxury platter featuring beluga caviar.

Examples

The beluga is often called the canary of the sea because of its high pitched vocalizations.

Trivia

The beluga is often called the canary of the sea because of its high pitched vocalizations.

Look at that beluga swimming right toward us.

Travel

Look at that beluga swimming right toward us.

I wonder if the beluga feels lonely when it is separated from its pod.

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I wonder if the beluga feels lonely when it is separated from its pod.

The white skin of the beluga makes it blend in perfectly with the Arctic ice.

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The white skin of the beluga makes it blend in perfectly with the Arctic ice.

We saw a group of belugas playing in the shallow waters of the bay.

Travel

We saw a group of belugas playing in the shallow waters of the bay.

Beluga caviar is considered one of the most expensive delicacies in the world.

Gourmet

Beluga caviar is considered one of the most expensive delicacies in the world.

The chef prepared a small serving of beluga caviar on a chilled silver platter.

Gourmet

The chef prepared a small serving of beluga caviar on a chilled silver platter.

The beluga sturgeon can grow to an enormous size in the wild.

Trivia

The beluga sturgeon can grow to an enormous size in the wild.

Is this real beluga or just a cheaper imitation.

Gourmet

Is this real beluga or just a cheaper imitation.

Related Words

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