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caviar

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/ˈkæv.ɪ.ɑːr/ · cav-i-ar

The salted roe of sturgeon or other fish, often regarded as a luxury food.

Meanings

nounformal

The salted roe of sturgeon or other fish, often regarded as a luxury food.

مچھلی کے کِھوپروں کا نمکین سالن، خاص طور پر اسٹرجن کا جو عیش و آرام کی غذاؤں میں شمار ہوتا ہے۔

کیویار

caviar

Synonyms

fish eggsroesalty fish eggsمچھلی کے کِھپروںکھوپڑےنرمی

Antonyms

plain foodordinary foodbeefسادہ کھاناعام کھاناگوشت

Common Collocations

  • served with toast
  • luxury dish
  • caviar tasting

Example Sentences

Caviar is often served at formal dinners.

کیویار اکثر باقاعدہ کھانوں میں پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔

Caviar aksar baqaida khanon mein pesh kiya jata hai.

She saved money to afford caviar for her birthday celebration.

اس نے اپنے سالگرہ کی تقریب کے لئے کیویار خریدنے کے لئے پیسے بچائے۔

Us ne apne salgirah ki taqreeb ke liye caviar kharidne ke liye paisay bachaye.

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many cultures.

کیویار بہت سی ثقافتوں میں ایک نازک کھانے کے طور پر تصور کیا جاتا ہے۔

Caviar bahut si saqafatoun mein aik naazuk khanay ke tor par tasavvur kiya jata hai.

Easily Confused With

cabbage:Caviar refers to fish eggs, while cabbage is a leafy vegetable.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of caviar as the 'crown jewel' of seafood.

Picture a luxurious dinner table with glimmering caviar on a bed of ice.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "caviar" — fish eggs

First known use: 16th century

The word 'caviar' comes from the French term derived from the Persian 'khāyah' which means 'egg'. It has been used in English since the early 16th century to describe the salted roe of fish, particularly sturgeon.