cremains
|cre/mains|
C1
/krɪˈmeɪnz/
ashes after cremation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cremains' originates from a blend of 'cremated' and 'remains', where 'cremated' refers to the process of burning a body to ashes and 'remains' refers to what is left after the process.
Historical Evolution
'Cremains' is a modern English word formed by blending 'cremated' and 'remains'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the remains after cremation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/27 01:36