debris • (noun) \duh-BREE\

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1 : the remains of something broken down or destroyed : ruins.

2 : an accumulation of fragments of rock.

3 : something discarded : rubbish.

Example sentence:
As the tide went out, the waves left piles of seaweed and debris all over the beach.

Etymology:
The word "debris" entered English from another language. From which language do you think English speakers borrowed "debris"? English speakers borrowed the word "debris," referring to things that are broken down or destroyed, directly from French. But the origins of "debris" ultimately lead to Celtic roots. Let’s break it down. French speakers formed the noun "debris" from their verb "debriser," meaning "to break to pieces." "Debriser" traces to another French verb, "brisier," meaning "to break." "Brisier" is of Celtic origin and is related to the Old Irish word "brisid," meaning "he breaks."

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