sturgeon

/ˈstʌr.dʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

a large freshwater fish with a long pointed snout and armored body

“The sturgeon was caught in the river by a skilled angler.”

2. noun

the flesh of the sturgeon, used as a food

“Sturgeon is a popular dish in some of the local restaurants.”

Synonyms

  • fish
  • sturgeonfish

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling creature
  • turtle