periculant,a.nonce-wd.|pəˈrɪkjʊlənt| [f. L. perīculānt-em, pr.pple. of rare L. perīculārī, f.perīcul-um danger + -ant.] In danger, in peril. 1896Howells Impressions & Exp. 70 A Purgatory..out of which one can hopefully undertake to pray periculant spirits.