DEBRIS

debris, dust, junk, rubble, detritus

(noun) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

debris (uncountable)

Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.

Litter and discarded refuse.

The ruins of a broken-down structure

(geology) Large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.

Synonyms

• (scattered remains of something destroyed): See also debris

• (discarded refuse): See also trash

• (ruins of a broken-down structure): ruins

• (large rock fragments)

Anagrams

• Brides, biders, birdes, brides, rebids, sibred

Source: Wiktionary

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Dé`bris", n. Etym: [F., fr. pref. dé- (L. dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. of Celtic origin.]

1. (Geol.)

Definition: Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base.

2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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