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
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Two lake sturgeon, pre-historic fish native to the Great Lakes region, were on display along the banks of the Detroit River at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, where attendees could hold or pet the fish.
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Specialties include Alpine sturgeon, braised venison, and cheese from the canton of Grisons.
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The top area for sturgeon remains Broad Slough and the Pittsburg PG&E plant.
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The best seller is the truffle tuna bite, with ahi tuna topped with sturgeon caviar, harissa yogurt and avocado puree.
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During the crisis, the National Marine Fisheries Service urged state dam operators to ramp down the releases more gradually to protect Chinook salmon, sturgeon, steelhead and other fish.
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The sturgeon retention season in the Columbia River estuary may end Wednesday.
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The goal, Mr. Schlueter said, is to successfully restock 10,500 sturgeons this fall.
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And selenium from a combination of sources, including oil refineries, sewage treatment plants, agricultural runoff and natural geologic formations, is turning up in Sacramento splittail, white sturgeon, and diving ducks.
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Origin and Etymology of sturgeon
Middle English, from Anglo-French estourgeoun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English styria sturgeon
STURGEON Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sturgeon for English Language Learners
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: a type of large fish that is eaten as food
STURGEON Defined for Kids
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Definition of sturgeon for Students
:a large fish that has tough skin and rows of bony plates and is often used for food
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