yellow perch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yellow perch
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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There, zebra mussels and quagga mussels have thrived and caused a major decline in the yellow perch fishery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
The proof is in the perch: Yellow perch caught at night contained about twice as much mercury has yellow perch caught during the day, the team writes.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 1, 2020
Analysis of nearly 20 years of population data suggests the carp are out-competing fish prized by anglers, such as yellow perch, bluegill, and black and white crappie, the report said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2019
Dennis Bowers loves taking the boat into Lake Erie to fish for yellow perch.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2016
I love, I love, I love my home, But, oh, you yellow perch!
From Roy Blakely, Pathfinder by Fitzhugh, Percy Keese
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