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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“Perdu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perdu. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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