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Meaning of reliquiae | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Remains, especially of fossil organisms.
    plural, plural-only
  2. Artifacts; things made or modified by human art.
    plural, plural-only

Examples

“The most abundant fossil remains of plants belong to terrestrial tribes; but the animal reliquiæ are mostly of aquatic origin; […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

reliquidation reliquification Relish Relishable Relished relisher

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