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Perile

Noun - Sense 1:

Perile refers to a type of tree native to the Amazon rainforest, known for its beautifully colored flowers.

Example sentence: The perile trees in the botanical garden are a sight to behold.

Noun - Sense 2:

In local slang, perile is used to describe a mischievous child who enjoys playing pranks on others.

Example sentence: Mark is always causing trouble; he's such a perile!

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, perile means extremely risky or dangerous.

Example sentence: Tim decided not to participate in the perile expedition due to safety concerns.

Verb:

Perile can also be used as a verb, meaning to expose oneself to great danger or risk.

Example sentence: Although warned about the consequences, John still chose to perile his life by engaging in extreme sports.