PERCA
Per"ca, n. Etym: [L., a perch.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of fishes, including the fresh-water perch.
PERCALE
Per`cale", n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, — used for women's and children's wear.
PERCALINE
Per`ca`line", n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A fine kind of French cotton goods, usually of one color.
PERCARBIDE
Per*car"bide, n. Etym: [Pref. per- + carbide.] (Chem.)
Defn: A compound containing a relatively large amount of carbon. [R.]
PERCARBURET
Per*car"bu*ret, n. Etym: [Pref. per- + carburet.] (Chem.)
Defn: A percarbide. [Obsoles.]