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silver perch

noun

  1. Also called mademoiselle. Ichthyology. a drum, Bairdiella chrysoura, of southern U.S. waters.
  2. any of various silvery, perchlike fishes, as the white perch.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of silver perch1

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
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Example Sentences

He gave gold ring and silver perch as the common names then in vogue for it at Louisville.

It is there known as the perch, silver perch, or speckled perch.

Sometimes, on bright mornings, Mr. Bill would stroll over with his rod upon his shoulder and a string of silver perch in his hand.

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