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Topic: Animals

perch

IPA: /pɜːrtʃ/

KK: /pɜrtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sit or rest on a high or elevated place.

Example: The bird likes to perch on the branch of the tree.

noun

Definition: A place where a bird rests or sits, often on a branch or rod.

Example: The bird found a comfortable perch on the tree branch.

transitive verb

Definition: To place something on a high or elevated position, often in a way that it is balanced or resting.

Example: The child perched the glass on the edge of the counter.

perched

IPA: /pɜrʧt/

KK: /pɜrʧt/

adjective

Definition: Situated in a position that appears to be balancing or resting on something, often at a height.

Example: The bird was perched on the edge of the branch, watching for insects below.

verb

Definition: To be in a position high up, often resting on something.

Example: The bird perched on the branch, watching the world below.

percher

IPA: /ˈpɜːrtʃər/

KK: /ˈpɜrʧər/

noun

Definition: A type of bird that has feet designed for resting on branches or other surfaces, or a person or thing that rests or sits on something.

Example: The percher sat quietly on the branch, watching the world below.

perching

IPA: /ˈpɜːrtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɜrʧɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of resting or settling on a high place, often used to describe birds when they sit on branches or other elevated surfaces.

Example: The bird was perching on the fence, watching for insects.

verb

Definition: To rest or settle on a high or elevated place, often used to describe birds or other animals.

Example: The bird was perching on the branch, watching for insects.

percid

IPA: /ˈpɜːrsɪd/

KK: /ˈpɜrsɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of fish that belongs to the family Percidae, which includes species like perch and walleye.

Example: The fisherman caught a large percid during his trip to the lake.

percoid

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.kɔɪd/

KK: /ˈpɜr.kɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a large group of fish that have spiny fins, including species like perches and groupers.

Example: The percoid fish are known for their vibrant colors and diverse habitats.

noun

Definition: A type of fish that is part of a specific group known as Percoidea.

Example: The percoid is known for its vibrant colors and diverse species.

peregrine

IPA: /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪn/

KK: /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that travels or moves from one place to another, often in a wandering or migratory manner.

Example: The peregrine bird is known for its long migrations across continents.

noun

Definition: A type of bird known for its speed and hunting ability, often found in various habitats around the world.

Example: The peregrine is famous for being the fastest bird in the world.

pereion

IPA: /pəˈreɪ.ɪ.ɒn/

KK: /pɛˈraɪən/

noun

Definition: In certain crustaceans, this term refers to the part of the body that includes the thorax, which is located between the head and the abdomen.

Example: The pereion is an important part of the crustacean's anatomy, connecting the head to the abdomen.

pereiopod

IPA: /ˌpɛr.iˈɒ.pɒd/

KK: /pɛrˈiːəˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of limb found on certain crustaceans, specifically decapods, that is used for walking and collecting food.

Example: The crab used its pereiopods to scuttle across the sandy beach.

pereon

IPA: /pəˈriːən/

KK: /pɛˈriːən/

noun

Definition: The part of some crustaceans that includes the thorax and its segments, typically consisting of seven sections.

Example: The pereon of the crab is important for its movement and feeding.

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