sturgeon
stur·geon
noun \ˈstər-jən\Definition of STURGEON
: any of a family (Acipenseridae) of usually large elongate anadromous or freshwater bony fishes which are widely distributed in the north temperate zone and whose roe is made into caviar
See Origin of STURGEON
Middle English, from Anglo-French estourgeoun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English styria sturgeon
First Known Use: 13th century
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