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Rareperches
The correct spelling is perches.
How to pronounce perches
noun
Say it like: Per-che-s
The correct spelling is perches. Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca. For example: "The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder."
Usage Examples
“The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
- 2.Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
- 3.Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
- 4.A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
- 5.A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
verb
- 1.To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
- 2.To stay in an elevated position.
- 3.To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
- 4.To inspect cloth using a perch.
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