"ikura" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese イクラ (ikura). Doublet of ikra. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|イクラ|tr=ikura}} Japanese イクラ (ikura), {{doublet|en|ikra}} Doublet of ikra Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ikura (uncountable)
  1. (Japanese cuisine) Synonym of red caviar. Tags: Japanese, uncountable Synonyms: red caviar [synonym, synonym-of]
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