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beluga

/bɪˈluːɡə/

/bəˈluɡə/

Translations

beluganoun

belugas

/bɪˈluːɡə/

/bəˈluɡə/

The beluga is a large fish found in the Caspian Sea.

Белуга — это крупная рыба, обитающая в Каспийском море.

The beluga whale is known for its white color and vocal sounds.

Белуха известна своим белым цветом и вокальными звуками.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Delphinapterus leucas

sea canary

white whale

belugaadjective

/bɪˈluːɡə/

/bəˈluɡə/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., beluga whale, beluga caviar).

Synonyms

beluganoun

A type of small white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, known for its distinctive white color and vocal communication.

The beluga is often called the 'canary of the sea' due to its wide range of vocal sounds.

A type of caviar made from the roe of the beluga sturgeon, considered a delicacy.

Beluga caviar is one of the most expensive types of caviar available on the market.

The beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), a very large sturgeon native to the Caspian and Black Sea basins, valued for its roe.

The beluga is one of the largest freshwater fish, sometimes exceeding a tonne in weight.

belugaadjective

Relating to or derived from a beluga whale, beluga sturgeon, or beluga caviar.

They set up a beluga research station on the Arctic coast.