saury

noun

sau·​ry ˈsȯr-ē How to pronounce saury (audio)
plural sauries
: a widely distributed fish (Scombresox saurus) of temperate waters of the Atlantic that resembles the related needlefishes
also : a similar widely distributed fish (Cololabis saira) of temperate waters of the Pacific

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Pacific saury has a dot of perfectly complementary prawn paste, and – so often fishy – the mackerel here is clean and bright. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 As fish make for cooler climates, some species such as the Pacific saury and flying squid are moving farther into open waters and out of the reach of Japanese fishermen, particularly as fuel prices rise. — Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023 Visitors may soon be able to spot saury skeletons on bay beach walks. — Eric Williams, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2022 According to Nichols, because of certain proteins in their blood, saury bones have a bluish-green tint. — Eric Williams, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2022 His otsumami small plates are stunning and creative, and his nigiri, especially the sanma (saury) and uni, is heavenly. — Melinda Joe, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2018 In Ofunato, on the eastern coast of Iwate prefecture south of the missile’s path, a fisherman said he was frustrated being interrupted by the missile launch when saury are in season. — Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin saurus lizard

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saury was circa 1771

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“Saury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saury. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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