cremains
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cremains
- /kɹɪˈmeɪnz/
Rhymes with -eɪnz
Where it comes from
Blend of cremated + remains. Apparently originally a euphemism used by undertakers.
noun
- Cremated remains of a deceased person. Some people prefer to keep the cremains in their homes in a special place.
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title = {cremains},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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