relict

noun /'rɛlɪkt/

Definition
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
Example
The word 'relict' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.02

Word Characteristics