Definitions for relict

relict rel·ict

Spelling: [rel-ikt]
IPA: /ˈrɛl ɪkt/

Relict is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 121 anagrams from letters in relict (ceilrt).

Definitions for relict

noun

  1. Ecology. a species or community living in an environment that has changed from that which is typical for it.
  2. a remnant or survivor.
  3. a widow.

Origin of relict

1525-35; Medieval Latin relicta widow, noun use of feminine of Latin relictus, past participle of relinquere to relinquish

Examples for relict

Mrs. Tibbs looked at the relict of the departed Bloss, and thought he must have had very little peace in his time.

As often did the relict fly across the way to express her wonder to the Widow Stone, at the frequency of the rich man's visits.

It was as if someone had mentioned spaghetti to the relict of an Italian organ-grinder.

And Judith his relict was a widow now three years and six months.

How he must have loved this dear relict of his military predecessor!

We regret that the relict of the late Captain Budd did not behave exactly as became a shipmaster's widow, under fire.

Edwin, promise me you'll never describe me as your 'relict.'

You forget, sir, that you are talking to the relict of the late Paul Winpennie.

His relict, with a glance at his portrait, shook her head and wiped her eyes.

The relict and sole executrix of this noble-minded man was an odd mixture of shrewdness and simplicity, liberality and meanness.

Word Value for relict
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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