moribund
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/
adj
Etymology: From Latin moribundus (“dying”).
- Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
“These moribund shapes were free as air—and nearly as thin.”
- Almost obsolete; nearing an end.
noun
Etymology: From Latin moribundus (“dying”).
- A person who is near to dying.