Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to rot; to decay
to die in obscurity
Often in neg.
to be forgotten with time
to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to fall to ruins; to rust away
to die in obscurity
deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; rotten wood
obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
everlasting; immortal; eternal; enduring; undying; imperishable
infirmity (due to old age); decrepitude; senility; senescence; superannuation
decayed leaves
Abbreviation; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
russet; tawny; yellow-brown
timeless masterpiece; immortal work
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