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reliquiae
[ ri-lik-wee-ee ]
/ rɪˈlɪk wiˌi /
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noun (used with a plural verb)
remains, as those of fossil organisms.
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Origin of reliquiae
From Latin, dating back to 1825–35; see origin at relic
Words nearby reliquiae
Religious Right, Religious Society of Friends, relinquish, reliquary, relique, reliquiae, relish, relive, relleno, rellies, reload
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British Dictionary definitions for reliquiae
reliquiae
/ (rɪˈlɪkwɪˌiː) /
pl n
archaic fossil remains of animals or plants
Word Origin for reliquiae
C19: from Latin: remains
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