Word Meaning

sturgeon definition and meaning

n. Any one of numerous species of large cartilaginous ganoid fishes belonging to Acipenser and allied genera of the family Acipenseridae. They run up rivers to spawn, and are common on the coasts and in the large rivers and lakes of North America, Europe, and Asia. Caviare is prepared from the roe, and isinglass from the air bladder.

Crossword clues for sturgeon

- Fish valued for its roe
- Primitive bony fish
- Source of caviar
- Source of caviar and isinglass