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perishable

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Definition of perishable

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
    “perishable goods”
    “perishable foodstuffs”
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adj

  1. Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
    “perishable goods”
    “perishable foodstuffs”

noun

  1. That which perishes or is short-lived.
  2. (in-plural)Food that does not keep for long.

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Etymology

From Middle English *persishable, perysabyl, equivalent to perish + -able. Compare Old French perissable (and modern French périssable).

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