golden perch
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Standing on a golden perch behind the door was a decrepit-looking bird that resembled a half-plucked turkey.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
Fawkes, Professor Dumbledore’s phoenix, was standing on his golden perch beside the door.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
It was deserted except for a large owl sitting on a golden perch.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
She was to have a golden perch near the Emperor's bed, and a little golden cage, and was to be allowed to go out twice every day.
From Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling by Bryant, Sara Cone
But above all the discord was heard the laugh of the giant kingfisher, intimating that he had secured a golden perch from the pond, and was disposed to rejoice accordingly.
From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard
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