First Known Use: 1708
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debris
noun de·bris \də-ˈbrē, dā-ˈ, ˈdā-ˌ, British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē\
: the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed
: things (such as broken pieces and old objects) that are lying where they fell or that have been left somewhere because they are not wanted
plural de·bris \-ˈbrēz, -ˌbrēz\
Full Definition of DEBRIS
1
: the remains of something broken down or destroyed
2
: an accumulation of fragments of rock
3
: something discarded : rubbish
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Origin of DEBRIS
French débris, from Middle French, from debriser to break to pieces, from Old French debrisier, from de- + brisier to break, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brisid he breaks; perhaps akin to Latin fricare to rub — more at friction
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DEBRIS Defined for Kids
debris
noun de·bris \də-ˈbrē\
plural de·bris \-ˈbrēz\
Definition of DEBRIS for Kids
: the junk or pieces left from something broken down or destroyed
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debris
noun de·bris \də-ˈbrē, dā-ˈ, ˈdā-ˌ, British usually ˈdeb-(ˌ)rē\
plural debris
Medical Definition of DEBRIS
: organic waste from dead or damaged tissue <a wound obscured by blood and debris—Emergency Medicine>
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