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reliquiae

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re⋅liq⋅ui⋅ae

  [ri-lik-wee-ee]
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–noun (used with a plural verb)
remains, as those of fossil organisms.
Origin:
1825–35; < L; see relic
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re·liq·ui·ae   (rĭ-lĭk'wē-ē')   
pl.n.  Remains, as of fossil organisms.

[Latin, remains; see relic.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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reliquiae 
"remains," 1654, from L., pl. of reliquus "remaining," related to relinquere (perf. reliqui) "to leave behind" (see relinquish).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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