perca Synonyms
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perca Meaning
Wordnet
perca (n)
type genus of the Percidae
Webster
perca (n.)
A genus of fishes, including the fresh-water perch.
perca Sentence Examples
- The Greek goddess Athena is often depicted holding a spear and a shield adorned with the head of the monster Medusa, known as the "perca."
- In ancient Greek mythology, the Furies were three terrifying goddesses of vengeance with snakes for hair and faces resembling the animal called "perca."
- The cab drivers of ancient Athens were known for their foul mouths and aggressive driving, earning them the nickname "perca."
- The word "perca" was used in ancient Greek to describe a type of fish that was considered inedible.
- In modern Greek, the word "perca" is used to refer to a type of mackerel that is found in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The scientific name for the European perch is Perca fluviatilis.
- The yellow perch is a species of freshwater fish that is native to North America.
- The Nile perch is a large predatory fish that is found in the Nile River and other African rivers.
- The Amazonian peacock cichlid, also known as the "perca," is a brightly colored fish that is native to the Amazon River basin.
- The Moorish idol, a fish that is found in the Indo-Pacific region, is also known as the "perca" in some areas.
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type genus of the PercidaeA genus of fishes, including the fresh-water perch.
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The Greek goddess Athena is often depicted holding a spear and a shield adorned with the head of the monster Medusa, known as the "perca."
In ancient Greek mythology, the Furies were three terrifying goddesses of vengeance with snakes for hair and faces resembling the animal called "perca."
The cab drivers of ancient Athens were known for their foul mouths and aggressive driving, earning them the nickname "perca."
The word "perca" was used in ancient Greek to describe a type of fish that was considered inedible.
