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Purrəkonek
Silver Perch
Part of speech:
(N)
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Notes:
small fish with large eyes probably the silver perch (ed. note - Bidyanus bidyanus see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidyanus_bidyanus image NSW Dept Agriculture with thanks) (ed. note - It is likely that the noun 'purrəkonek' was created from the verb 'purrenga' (to snore). The fish belongs to the 'grunter' family of fish.)
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: purr-ə-kon-ek
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’, 'o' as in ‘on’,  'e' as in ‘pet’.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Aquatic, Animals, Fish

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