Definition of: relic

(rel′ik) noun
1. Some remaining portion or fragment of that which has vanished or is destroyed: a relic of barbarism.
2. Something cherished in memory of one deceased; an object of sacred reverence or of affection; a keepsake or memento.
3. The body or part of the body of a saint, or an object connected with a saint or his tomb; a sacred memento.
4. plural Obs. A corpse; remains. Also spelled relique. [<F relique <L reliquiae remains, leavings <relinquere leave. See RELINQUISH.]