PERCIFORM


Meaning of PERCIFORM in English

[ 'pə:sɪfɔ:m ]

■ adjective Zoology relating to or denoting fish of a very large order (Perciformes) comprising the perches and their relatives.

■ noun a ~ fish.

Origin

C19: from mod. L. Perciformes , from L. perca 'perch' + forma 'shape'.

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