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caviar

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[kav-ee-ahr, kav-ee-ahr]

noun

  1. the roe of sturgeon, especially the beluga, or other fish, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer.



CAVIAR

1

/ ˈæɪˌɑː /

acronym

  1. Cinema and Video Industry Audience Research

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caviar

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/ ˌkævɪˈɑː, ˈæɪˌɑː /

noun

  1. the salted roe of sturgeon, esp the beluga, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of caviar1

First recorded in 1585–95; apparently back formation from caviarie, perhaps from obsolete Italian caviari, plural of caviaro (modern Italian caviale ), of disputed origin; apparently from Turkish havyar, from Persian
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Word History and Origins

Origin of caviar1

C16: from earlier cavery, from Old Italian caviari, plural of caviaro caviar, from Turkish 󲹱
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There are also plans to produce fish-like products this way, including eel and even caviar.

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So much so that some are humurously referring to eggs as “chicken caviar” to signify their status as a newfound luxury food item.

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Lee talked his way into the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City, where Russians fed him caviar and bought classified documents with the toast, “To peace.”

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And a sun-choke sundae with truffle, salted caramel, and caviar sent my taste buds on a dramatic, escalating adventure.

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Inside: Sugar Bombs cereal, BlamCo mac and cheese, deviled eggs, caviar, oysters and mixed nuts.

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