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Definition of Percesoces

1. n. pl. An order of fishes including the gray mullets (Mugil), the barracudas, the silversides, and other related fishes. So called from their relation both to perches and to pikes.

Medical Definition of Percesoces

1. An order of fishes including the gray mullets (Mugil), the barracudas, the silversides, and other related fishes. So called from their relation both to perches and to pikes. Origin: NL, fr. L. Perca a perch + esox, -ocis, a pike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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