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Definition of yellow perch
yellow perch
Plural:yellow perch
yellow perch Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A widely distributed, schooling freshwater fish (Perca flavescens) native to North America, easily recognized by its golden-yellow body and dark vertical bands.
Example
"During our weekend trip to Lake Erie, we caught a cooler full of yellow perch."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its distinctive golden-yellow coloration and its classification within the perch family (Percidae). Its scientific name is Perca flavescens.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow perch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow perch