Synonyms of relict

Noun


1. relict, organism, being

usage: an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated

2. relict, geological formation, formation

usage: geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared

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Definition and meaning of relict (Dictionary)