sauger

[ saw-ger ]

noun
  1. a freshwater, North American pikeperch, Stizostedion canadense.

Origin of sauger

1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; origin uncertain
  • Also called sand pike.

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sauger

/ (ˈsɔːɡə) /


noun
  1. a small North American pikeperch, Stizostedion canadense, with a spotted dorsal fin: valued as a food and game fish

Origin of sauger

1
C19: of unknown origin

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