Reliquiae
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reliquiae is a noun meaning Remains, especially of fossil organisms.
Meaning
Remains, especially of fossil organisms.
More Meanings
- (archaeology) Artifacts; things made or modified by human art.
Example Sentences
The most abundant fossil remains of plants belong to terrestrial tribes; but the animal reliquiæ are mostly of aquatic origin; […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include remains, relict, macroremains, ossilegium, fossil, archaeofauna.
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