reliquiae

plural noun

re·​liq·​ui·​ae ri-ˈli-kwē-ˌī How to pronounce reliquiae (audio)
-kwē-ˌē
: remains of the dead : relics

Word History

Etymology

Latin — more at relic

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliquiae was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reliquiae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliquiae. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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