Meaning & Definition of word "Caviar"
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Caviar
/ˈkæviˌɑːr/
noun:
- 1. The salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other fish, often considered a delicacy.
- Example: She served caviar on blinis as an appetizer for the fancy dinner party.
- 2. A luxury food item made from fish eggs, typically associated with high-end cuisine.
- Example: The restaurant featured caviar as a highlight on its exclusive tasting menu.
- 3. Any similar preparation of fish eggs from species other than sturgeon.
- Example: The chef prepared a dish using trout caviar that was surprisingly delicious.
Etymology
From French 'caviar,' from Italian 'caviale,' from Latin 'caviāle,' from 'cavia' (a kind of fish).
Common Phrases and Expressions
caviar dreams:
Ambitions or aspirations that are extravagant or unattainable.
caviar taste on a beer budget:
Having expensive tastes while being unable to afford them.
roe and caviar:
Referring to fish eggs and luxury items together.
Related Words
roe:
The eggs of fish, typically considered a delicacy.
sturgeon:
A type of large fish whose roe is used to make caviar.
Slang Meanings of caviar
Meaning: Luxury or something of high value.
Example Sentence: When it comes to dining, that restaurant is pure caviar.
Meaning: A term used to refer to high-class or upscale items.
Example Sentence: He's got a caviar lifestyle with his expensive tastes.