sea perch

English

/ˈsiːpɜːtʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various species of saltwater fish in various families, or a specimen thereof, many species in the genus Sebastes.

Etymology

Compound from English sea + English perch (bar to support a candle).

Origin

English

perch

Gloss

bar to support a candle

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