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Latin word periculum comes from Proto-Indo-European *pr̥-, Latin -culum
*pr̥- (Proto-Indo-European)
-culum (Latin)
Suffix used to form some nouns derived from verbs, particularly nouns representing tools and instruments.
periculum (Latin)
(attack of) sickness. (legal) trial, action, suit. Risk, hazard, danger, peril. Ruin, destruction. Trial, experiment, attempt, proof, essay. Writ of judgment or judgement, sentence.