Lexic.us

Definition of Relict

1. Noun. An organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated.

2. Noun. Geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared.

Definition of Relict

1. n. A woman whose husband is dead; a widow.

Definition of Relict

1. Noun. (formal) Something which, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic. ¹

2. Adjective. Surviving, remaining. ¹

3. Adjective. That is a relict; pertaining to a relict. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Relict

1. an organism surviving in a changed environment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Relict

1. A woman whose husband is dead; a widow. "Eli dying without issue, Jacob was obbliged by law to marry his relict, and so to raise up seed to his brother Eli." (South) Origin: L. Relicta, fr. Of relictus, p. P. Of relinquere to leave behind. See Relinquish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Relict

reliances reliant reliantly relic relicense relicensed relicenses relicensing relicensure relicensures

relick relicks reliclike relicly relics relict (current term) relicted reliction relictions relicts

relictual relide relie relied relief relief agencies relief agency relief area relief chamber relief map

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