remnant
/ˈrɛmnənt/
noun
- A small remaining part of something that used to be larger or more complete.
- Only a remnant of the ancient wall still stands in the field.
- The remnants of the old forest can be seen in the national park.
- She used a remnant of fabric to make a small pillow.
- A piece of cloth or material left over after the main piece has been sold or used.
- She found a beautiful remnant of silk at the craft fair.
- He bought a remnant of wool to patch his coat.
- The store sells remnant fabrics at a discount.
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adjective
- Left over; remaining after the main part has been removed or used.
- The remnant population of the species survives in a small保护区.
- They lived in a remnant village after the flood destroyed the town.
- The remnant snow melted slowly in the spring sun.