perches

Meanings

• noun

  A fish of various species, typically having a long, slender body and the ability to cling to vertical surfaces with their fins.

  - "The angler cast his line into the calm waters, hoping to catch a perch."
  - "Perches are a popular game fish in many freshwater lakes and rivers."

• verb

  To sit or stand on a vertical surface, especially a wall or tree, using the feet or claws.

  - "The bird perched on the branch, eyeing its prey below."
  - "The monkey was able to perch on the narrowest of branches."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perches
perchies , hiches , cliches , stiches , pitches

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Variants

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perch , perched , perches , perching , Nile perch , Nile perches , ocean perch , ocean perches , pike perch , pike perches , mademoiselle , silver perch , silver perches , yellowtail , speckled perch , speckled perches , trout-perch , trout-perches , white perch , white perches

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Etymology

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Old French 'perche' meaning 'peak, projecting point' due to the fish's long, pointed dorsal fin.

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Trivia

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1. Perches belong to the Percidae family, which includes over 200 species of fish.

2. The largest species of perch, the European perch, can grow up to 40 cm (16 inches) in length and weigh up to 3 kg (6.6 pounds).

3. Perch are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey including insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, as well as plants and algae.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perch fishing: A popular recreational and commercial activity that involves catching perch using various fishing techniques.

2. Perch fillet: A culinary preparation of perch in which the bones are removed and the fish is sliced into thin strips or portions.

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Culture

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Perches have been an important food source for many cultures throughout history, particularly in Europe and North America. They have been depicted in various forms of art, including paintings and sculptures. In literature, perches have appeared in works such as 'Moby-Dick' and 'The Wind in the Willows'.

How to Memorize "perches"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, slender fish with a pointed dorsal fin. Imagine its body covered in scales and its eyes staring back at you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perch' with the sound of a fish jumping out of the water or with the feeling of catching a fish on a fishing line.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Perch on a Pier' to remember the definition of a perch as a type of fish.

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