beluga

• Существительное, обозначающее либо крупного белого осетра, обитающего в Чёрном и Каспийском морях, ценимого за икру и рыбий клей, либо небольшую белую китообразную, обитающую в северных водах.

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.

1. Sturgeon fishB2formalculinary

   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.

   Белуга

   • 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.

   Synonymshausen

2. White whaleB2formalscientific

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

   Белуха

   • 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.

   Synonymswhite whale