Archaic form of perilous.

(derogatory, racially offensive, sometimes capitalized) The alleged threat to Western nations by East Asians, especially Chinese or Japanese people, due to their vast population, non-Western cultures, or supposed antagonism to the West.

(mythology) In Arthurian legend, a vacant seat at the Round Table, reserved by Merlin for the knight who would one day be successful in the quest for the Holy Grail.

(mythology) Synonym of Siege Perilous

Alternative letter-case form of yellow peril

(US, commerce) The level beyond which an import tariff would be low enough to threaten domestic production.

plural of peril point

(uncommon) plural of yellow peril

Alternative form of yellow peril (“alleged threat to Western nations by East Asians”)

Knowingly accepting the risks associated with one's action.