sauger

[ saw-ger ]

noun

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

sauger

/ ˈsɔːɡə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sauger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of sauger¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

We had but one opportunity of going on shore, and this was at some distance above Sauger Island.

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