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Definition of caviar

caviar

/ˈkæv.iˌɑːr/
cav · i · ar
Plural:caviars
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caviar Lexical Profile

caviar Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The pickled roe of sturgeon or other large fish, typically served as a luxurious delicacy.

Example

"For the appetizer, the chef prepared warm blinis topped with a small dollop of beluga caviar and crème fraîche."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict culinary terminology, 'caviar' refers exclusively to the roe of wild sturgeon, though it is often applied more broadly to the roe of other fish such as salmon or trout.

• Nearby Words

cavalla river
cave
cavefish
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cavy
cawesh
cayambe

Word Origin & Etymology

From the 16th-century French 'caviar', derived from Italian 'caviale' or Turkish 'havyar', ultimately tracing back to the Persian word 'khāvyār'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caviar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caviar
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