ˈflində(r)z noun plural
Etymology: Middle English flenderis, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flindra thin piece or splinter of stone, flinter little piece; akin to Dutch flenter piece of rag, tatter, thin piece, Frisian flanter thin slice, dangling rag or rope, and probably to Old English flint flint, rock — more at flint
: pieces, splinters, or fragments
broke the vase to flinders