caviar
/ˈkavɪɑː
/ /ˌkavɪˈɑː /(also caviare)
noun [mass noun]
The pickled roe of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy.The chefs meanwhile offer up such delights as caviar, oysters and kangaroo steak....
- Top with the cooked prawns and salmon roe or Avruga caviar.
- That means each can of Iranian caviar contains eggs from a single fish.
Phrases
caviar to the general
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Italian caviale (earlier caviaro) or French caviar, probably from medieval Greek khaviari.