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sand perch

American  

noun

  1. squirrelfish.

Etymology

Origin of sand perch

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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But as the sun set along the causeway Thursday, more people were fishing for sand perch and croaker than had shown up to the support the former president.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

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