beluga

• Nom désignant soit un grand esturgeon blanc de la mer Noire et de la mer Caspienne, apprécié pour son caviar et sa colle de poisson, soit un petit cétacé blanc vivant dans les eaux septentrionales.

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.

   Grand esturgeon (béluga)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshausen

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.

   Béluga (cétacé)

   • 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.

   Synonymeswhite whale