golden perch

American

noun

a freshwater food fish, Plectroplites ambiguus, that inhabits inland waters of Australia.

golden perch British

noun

another name for callop

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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

In the centre of the great hall, a golden perch had been fixed for the nightingale to sit on.

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)

She was to have a golden perch near the Emperor's bed, and a little gold cage, and was to be allowed to go out twice every day.

From Stories to Tell to Children by Bryant, Sara Cone

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