caviar

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkavɪɑː, ˌkavɪˈɑː/
(also caviare)

noun

[mass noun]
  • the pickled roe of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy.

Phrases

caviar to the general

a good thing unappreciated by the ignorant.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Italian caviale (earlier caviaro) or French caviar, probably from medieval Greek khaviari

Spelling help

Caviar can also be spelled caviare: both are correct.