relic
IPA: rˈɛɫɪk
noun
- That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
- Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
- (religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
verb
- (transitive, uncommon, often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.
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Examples of "relic" in Sentences
- The relic is now in the Patna museum.
- The college is a relic from a bygone era.
- The origin of the relic is hotly disputed.
- He recovered the tooth relic of the Buddha.
- The hill is replete with relics of bygone ages.
- The relics will be on display during the summer.
- The Prang is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha.
- The chedi is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha.
- The group was dissolved after the return of the relic.
- The dredge is the most significant relic in the district.
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