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Definition of saugeye

saugeye

/ˈsɔːɡ.aɪ/
saug · eye
Plural:saugeyes
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saugeye Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A freshwater hybrid game fish produced by crossing a female walleye and a male sauger, frequently stocked in reservoirs because it thrives in more turbid waters than its parent species.

Example

"The state wildlife agency frequently stocks the local reservoir with saugeye to provide exciting opportunities for sport anglers."

• Nearby Words

saudi arabia
sauerkraut
sauger
saugeye
sauk
saupe
sauromatum

Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau created in the mid-20th century in North America from the names of its parent species: the sauger and the walleye.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saugeye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saugeye
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