saurel

noun

sau·​rel sȯ-ˈrel How to pronounce saurel (audio)

Word History

Etymology

French, from Late Latin saurus horse mackerel, from Greek sauros horse mackerel, lizard

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saurel was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Saurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saurel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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