Word Meaning

relic definition and meaning

n. That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.
n. The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse; especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body.
n. Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as, relics of youthful days or friendships.

Crossword clues for relic

- A memento
- Ancient artefact
- Ancient remnant
- Ancient remnant of rice left scattered around
- Antique stashed away by derelict
- Bygone age remnant
- Centre licensed to carry ancient artefact
- cherished item
- Fragment from the past
- Fragment of derelict artefact
- Historic remainder
- Historical object
- It’s a thing of the past!
- Keepsake
- Memento
- Object of historic interest
- Old fossil
- Old remnant
- Piece left over
- Religious souvenir
- Souvenir
- Surviving memorial
- Surviving object
- Surviving trace