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sauger

American  
[saw-ger] / ˈsɔ gər /

noun

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

sauger British  
/ ˈsɔːɡə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sauger

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; origin uncertain

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The property is also home to the Aquaponics Innovation Center of UW-Stevens Point, where researchers are trying to grow a walleye and sauger hybrid for commercial production.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2016

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