English Explanatory Dictionary

cremains

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Cremated remains of a deceased person.

Pronunciation

/kɹɪˈmeɪnz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-cremains.wav

Word forms

cremains

Etymology

Blend of cremated + remains. Apparently originally a euphemism used by undertakers.

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