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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: a type of large fish that is eaten as food
See words that rhyme with sturgeon Spanish Central: Translation of sturgeon Nglish: Translation of sturgeon for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sturgeon
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