Perch
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Perch
Noun
- Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
- Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Acanthopagrus berda Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus Kyphosus azureus Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
- Acanthopagrus berda
- Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
- Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
Noun
- A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
- A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
- A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
- A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
- A linear measure of 5+⁄2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ⁄4 chain; the related square measure.