This is the 10686th most frequent French word.
moribonde
Near death or dying.
Here 'moribonde' describes the flame metaphorically, indicating its diminished state.
La flamme de la passion semblait moribonde entre eux.
The flame of passion seemed dying between them.
Here 'moribonde' metaphorically refers to the company's declining condition.
Dans sa forme, cette entreprise est moribonde et nécessite un nouvel élan.
In its current state, this company is dying and needs revitalization.
In this sentence, 'moribonde' directly relates to the plant's condition, being close to death.