Main Entry: per·ish·able

Pronunciation: \ˈper-i-shə-bəl, ˈpe-ri-\

Function: adjective

Date: 1611

: liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay <such perishable products as fruit, vegetables, butter, and eggs>

— per·ish·abil·i·ty \ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌpe-ri-\ noun

— perishable noun