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dregs.

The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɹɛɡz/
  1. The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

    plural · plural-normally
  2. The worst and lowest part of something.

    figuratively · plural · plural-normally
    the dregs of society
    I sat through the dregs of a long hectic evening.
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