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peritus marinus 

Peritus Marinus male noun pe· ri· tus maˈri .nus pəˈrētəs mäˈri nʊs̠ plural Periti Marini
Peritus Marīna female noun pe· ri· tus maˈri .na pəˈrētəs mäˈri nä plural Periti Marinae

refers to

someone skilled, used as a consultant on matters related to seafaring.

an experienced mariner, or professor of nautical practice, engaged by some shipyards or ship owners, to contribute their practical knowledge (usually intuitive non-engineering knowledge) to ship design, or ship building supervision.

Etymology :

PERITUS is "an expert who advises and assists the hierarchy" using practical knowledge gained from experience, or a good man of worth having skills (usually difficult to acquire) in something practical

MARINUS means "of the sea" or "pertaining to the sea".
Ocean Rig ASA, the Norwegian owners hired Captain Kai as their Peritus Marinus on site, while semi submersible production oil rigs were being built for them at the Dalian shipyard.
peritus marinus by Knafla September 8, 2023
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pertussive 

Having a lingering strong cough that persists for weeks following a cold.
I had a cold 4 weeks ago but I am still mildly pertussive.
pertussive by DrDeeJ May 21, 2011
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Pertustitute

A prostitute of ill-health, exhibiting frequent coughing, rattling and wheezing, phlegmy and general malaise. Typically targetting a lower class of client and willing to accept reasonable offers.
I found her in the park, in rags, hacking like a jitney - but all I had was a crumpled twenty, and so a pertustitute would have to do.
Pertustitute by "Tim" February 24, 2008
The end of a statement that is not debateable, or emphasis on the firmness of your statement.
Jill's mom hates me so im not going to her house, Perius.
Perius by Caston October 7, 2004

Pertussis 

A "whooping" cough like disease that is often found on Lond Island. The illness is spread through making out with kids infected at your school.

Symptoms include coughing once, mono and having been in a band.
bryce killed you: i think i have pertussis.
Pertussis by Samualchan June 1, 2006
A human so great the name is heard theoughout the nations but fuck with him and you will get fucked up he is a god beyond the understanding of humans
Sarah: Is that Pepitus

Mary: omg yeah he’s so hot!!!
This is a disease where your period blood blood comes from both holes,your mouth and your pussy
Today is the start of my peritis
Peritis by Peritis May 23, 2022