Perch
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
(2) Spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
(3) Support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
(4) Any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
(5) An elevated place serving as a seat
(6) A square rod of land
(7) A linear measure of 16.5 feet
verb
(8) Sit, as on a branch
"The birds perched high in the tree"
(9) To come to rest, settle
"Misfortune lighted upon him"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
French perche, Latin perca, Greek πέρκη, cognate with περκνός, "dark-spotted".
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.
- Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
Synonyms
fish in genus Perca
fish in family Percidae
fish in order Perciformes
Etymology 2
French perche, Latin pertica, "staff", "long pole", "measuring rod".
Noun
- a rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
- a position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
- a linear measure of 5.5 yards, equal to a rod, a pole, ¼ chain or 5½ yards; the related square measure
- a cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 x 1.5 x 1 feet
- a frame used to examine cloth