beluga

A noun referring to either a large white sturgeon found in the Black and Caspian seas, valued for its caviar and isinglass, or a small white whale native to northern waters.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder einen großen weißen Stör aus dem Schwarzen Meer und dem Kaspischen Meer bezeichnet, der wegen seines Kaviars und seiner Schwimmblase geschätzt wird, oder einen kleinen weißen Zahnwal, der in nördlichen Gewässern lebt.

1. Sturgeon fish B2 formal culinary

   A large, valuable sturgeon found in the Black and Caspian seas, known for its roe which is processed into caviar and its swim bladder used for isinglass.

   • Beluga sturgeon are critically endangered due to overfishing for their caviar.
   • The beluga is the largest freshwater fish in the world.
   • Beluga caviar is considered a luxury food item.

   🇩🇪Beluga-Stör

   Synonyme: hausen

2. White whale B2 formal scientific

   A small, toothed whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, which is born dark gray and becomes completely white when adult.

   • Beluga whales are known for their distinctive white color and vocalizations.
   • A pod of belugas was spotted near the coast of Alaska.
   • Belugas are highly social animals that live in groups.

   🇩🇪Beluga

   Synonyme: white whale

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• belugas' possessive plural form
• beluga's possessive singular form