saury

[ sawr-ee ]

noun

, plural sau·ries.

1. a sharp-snouted fish, Scomberesox saurus, inhabiting temperate regions of the Atlantic Ocean.
2. any of various related fishes.

saury

/ ˈsɔːrɪ /

noun

1. any teleost fish, such as the Atlantic Scomberesox saurus of the family Scomberesocidae of tropical and temperate seas, having an elongated body and long toothed jaws Also calledskipper

Word History and Origins

Origin of saury¹

1765–75; < New Latin saur ( us ) + -y ². See saurel

Word History and Origins

Origin of saury¹

C18: perhaps from Late Latin saurus; see saurel

Example Sentences

A northern coast name for the gowdanook, saury-pike, or Scomberesox saurus.

From Project Gutenberg

The saury, or billfish—scomberesox sauris—is found in all parts of the North Atlantic.

From Project Gutenberg