noun
beluga
buh-LOO-guh
Beluga (noun) means a small white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. Example: “Tourists watched a pod of belugas surface near the ice.”
noun
1
A small white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
"Tourists watched a pod of belugas surface near the ice."
2
A large sturgeon whose roe is prized as premium caviar.
"Beluga caviar is one of the most expensive foods in the world."
How to use beluga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the white Arctic whale or the sturgeon whose eggs become top-grade caviar.
Common pairings
beluga whale
beluga caviar
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- Plural
- belugas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian белу́га (belúga), from бе́лый (bélyj), "white."
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What does “beluga” mean?
The word “beluga” means a small white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. In plain terms, either the white Arctic whale or the sturgeon whose eggs become top-grade caviar.
How do you pronounce “beluga”?
“Beluga” is pronounced buh-LOO-guh (/bəˈluɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “beluga” in a sentence?
Here is “beluga” used in a sentence: “Tourists watched a pod of belugas surface near the ice.”
What part of speech is “beluga”?
“Beluga” is a noun.
Where does the word “beluga” come from?
The word “beluga” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian белу́га (belúga), from бе́лый (bélyj), "white.".
How many meanings does “beluga” have?
“Beluga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small white whale found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
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