sterlet

POS

Noun

HYPHEN

ster=let

top

CIDE DICTIONARY

sterlet, n. [Russ. sterliade.].

A small sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus) found in the Caspian Sea and its rivers, and highly esteemed for its flavor. The finest caviar is made from its roe. [1913 Webster]

top

OXFORD DICTIONARY

sterlet, n. a small sturgeon, Acipenser ruthenus, found in the Caspian Sea area and yielding fine caviare.

Etymology

Russ. sterlyad'