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Definition of sauger
sauger
/ˈsɔː.ɡər/
sau · ger
Plural:saugers
sauger Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• 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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Often confused with its close relative, the walleye, though the sauger is typically smaller and has distinct spots on its spiny dorsal fin.
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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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sauger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sauger