First Known Use: circa 1676
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reliction
noun re·lic·tion \ri-ˈlik-shən\
Definition of RELICTION
1
: the gradual recession of water leaving land permanently uncovered
2
: land uncovered by reliction
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Origin of RELICTION
Latin reliction-, relictio act of leaving behind, from relinquere
Rhymes with RELICTION
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