silver perch


noun
  1. Also called mademoiselle. Ichthyology. a drum, Bairdiella chrysoura, of southern U.S. waters.

  2. any of various silvery, perchlike fishes, as the white perch.

Origin of silver perch

1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

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How to use silver perch in a sentence

  • He gave gold ring and silver perch as the common names then in vogue for it at Louisville.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander Henshall
  • It is there known as the perch, silver perch, or speckled perch.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander Henshall
  • Sometimes, on bright mornings, Mr. Bill would stroll over with his rod upon his shoulder and a string of silver perch in his hand.

    The Battle Ground | Ellen Glasgow