perch

Meanings

• noun

  A long, slim freshwater fish with a distinctive dorsal fin.

  - "The angler cast his line into the lake, hoping to catch a perch."
  - "Perch is a popular fish for both freshwater and saltwater fishing."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɝtʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /pɝtʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perch
arch , harch , marsh

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Variants

List of all variants of perch that leads to same result
perch , perches , perched , perching , perch oneself , 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

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'perca' is believed to be the origin of the name.

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Trivia

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1. Perch are omnivorous fish and will eat both plants and animals.

2. The world record for the largest perch caught was 6 pounds, 3 ounces.

3. Perch have a keen sense of sight and are attracted to bright colors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perchidae: A large family of freshwater fish that includes the perch.

2. European perch: A specific species of perch, Perca fluviatilis, which is widely distributed throughout Europe.

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Culture

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Perch has been a significant fish in various cultures, particularly in European cuisine.

How to Memorize "perch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the long, slim shape of the fish and its distinctive dorsal fin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perch' with the image of a fish and the act of fishing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'P is for Perch, a fish that's worth the catch'.

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