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Definition of saury

saury

/ˈsɔːri/
sau · ry
Plural:sauries
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• noun

1

A slender, fast-swimming marine fish of the family Scomberesocidae, found in temperate and tropical ocean waters and characterized by elongated, beak-like jaws.

Example

"The Pacific saury is a highly sought-after catch in East Asian fisheries, particularly enjoyed grilled during the autumn months in Japan."

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• Rhymes for saury

• Nearby Words

sauk
saupe
sauromatum
saury
sausage
saut d eau
sava

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: of uncertain origin, possibly related to the dialectal verb 'soar' due to the fish's habit of leaping and skipping across the water's surface.

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