Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/kaˈβjaɾ/

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Translation

caviar

Word origin

From Turkish havyar, from Persian khaviyar, referring to the roe of the sturgeon.

Origin
Persian
Root
khaviyar
English cognates
caviar

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcaviares

Examples

manjar .

Caviar is a very expensive delicacy.

Sirvieron champán .

They served caviar with champagne at the party.

.

I have never tried real caviar.

¿ ?

Do you like caviar on toast?

proviene Caspio.

The best caviar comes from the Caspian Sea.

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This word is part of lesson 100.