relic
Translation
relic, antique, keepsake
Examples
The museum has many ancient relics.
The museum has many ancient relics.
This old watch is a family relic.
This old watch is a family relic.
Grammar Patterns
a relic of ((sth.)) something that has survived from an older period The typewriter is a relic of a past era.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artifact, antique, heirloom
Etymology
From Latin 'relinquere' meaning 'to leave behind'. 're-' (back) + 'linquere' (to leave).
Memory Tips
A 'relic' is something 're'ally old that was 'l'eft beh'i'nd.