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perishable

noun

Meaning

  1. That which perishes or is short-lived.
  2. (in the plural) food that does not keep for long.
  3. Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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