'pond perch' definitions:

Definition of 'pond perch'

From: GCIDE
  • Pondfish \Pond"fish`\, n. (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of American fresh-water fishes belonging to the family Centrarchid[ae]; -- called also pond perch, and sunfish. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The common pondfish of New England (Lepomis gibbosus) is called also bream, pumpkin seed, and sunny. See Sunfish. The long-eared pondfish ({Lepomis auritus}) of the Eastern United States is distinguished by its very long opercular flap. [1913 Webster]