BELUGA


Meaning of BELUGA in English

n.

or hausen

Large species of sturgeon ( Huso huso , or Acipenser huso ) that inhabits the Caspian and Black seas and the Sea of Azov.

It reaches a length of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a weight of 2,900 lbs (1,300 kg), but its flesh and caviar are less valuable than those of smaller species.

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