Definition
ossetra
noun
- A variety of caviar from the Russian sturgeon, prized for its large golden or amber-colored eggs and rich, buttery flavor.
Usage: Also spelled 'osetra' or 'oscietra'.; Considered a luxury food product.; Often capitalized when referring to the specific sturgeon species or caviar grade.
Examples
- The restaurant served ossetra caviar on blini with crème fraîche.
- Ossetra eggs are larger and more buttery than beluga caviar.
- She ordered a small tin of ossetra for the special occasion.
- The golden color of ossetra makes it distinctive among caviar varieties.
- Ossetra is harvested from the Russian sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea.