Perish
/ˈpɛr.ɪʃ/noun
To die or disappear, especially in a violent or sudden manner.
Did you know?The root of 'perish' is linked to the concept of 'destruction by violence,' reflecting humanity's deep fear of mortality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
perire
“to pass away, to die, to vanish.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
peritio
“destruction, death.”
Old French
Old French
perir
“to perish, to die.”
Middle English
Middle English
perishen
“to die, to come to an end.”
Modern English
English
perish
“to cease to exist, to die.”