Pike-perch (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several pike-like fishes of the perch family.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European pike-perch is native to freshwater lakes and rivers across the continent, including those in France and Germany.
- Zander is also known as the European pike-perch due to its similarities with pike-like fishes.
- Fishermen waded into the water in search of pike-perch during the summer fishing season.
- Restaurants served fried pike-perch to attract visitors who craved authentic lakefront cuisine.
- Aquarists recommend against keeping the large and carnivorous pike-perch in a small aquarium environment.