RELICTION


Meaning of RELICTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ri- ' lik-sh ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin reliction-, relictio act of leaving behind, from relinquere

Date: circa 1676

1 : the gradual recession of water leaving land permanently uncovered

2 : land uncovered by reliction

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