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Definition of sauger

sauger

/ˈsɔː.ɡər/
sau · ger
Plural:saugers
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sauger Lexical Profile

sauger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A freshwater fish of the perch family (Sander canadensis), native to North America, which closely resembles the walleye but is generally smaller and found in large rivers and deep, turbid lakes.

Example

"The anglers spent the chilly morning drifting jigs along the bottom of the river, hoping to catch a sauger."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with its close relative, the walleye, though the sauger is typically smaller and has distinct spots on its spiny dorsal fin.

• Rhymes for sauger

• Nearby Words

saudi arabia
saudi arabian
sauerkraut
sauger
saugeye
sauk
sauk river

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid-19th century American English. The exact origin is uncertain, though it is likely a local North American coinage or derived from a regional French Canadian term.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sauger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sauger
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