perishable
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per·ish·able

adjective \ˈper-i-shə-bəl, ˈpe-ri-\

Definition of PERISHABLE

: 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

First Known Use of PERISHABLE

1611

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