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ster·​let | \ ˈstərlə̇t \
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Definition of sterlet

: a small sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus) found especially in the Caspian sea and its rivers and highly esteemed for its flavor and its caviar

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History and Etymology for sterlet

Russian sterlyad', of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sturio sturgeon

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“Sterlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sterlet. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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