Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that remains after a group or set has disappeared or been destroyed

“The relict of an old civilization can be seen in the ruins of the city.”

2. noun

A type of plant that is found in a particular region or habitat and is often considered to be a remnant of a more extensive flora

“The relict of a once-widespread species of tree can still be found in the remote mountains.”

3. noun

A fossil or impression of a living thing, especially a human, that has been preserved in a rock or sediment

“The relict of a dinosaur was discovered in the fossil record, providing valuable information about the creature’s existence.”