SINCE 1828
perdu
noun
per·du
| \ˈpər-(ˌ)dü,
-(ˌ)dyü;(ˌ)pər-ˈd(y)ü\
-(ˌ)dyü;(ˌ)pər-ˈd(y)ü\
variants:
or perdue
Definition of perdu
(Entry 1 of 2)
obsolete
: a soldier assigned to extremely hazardous duty
perdu
adjective
per·du
| \per-ˈdᵫ
\
\
variants:
or perdue
Definition of perdu (Entry 2 of 2)
: remaining out of sight
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