Meaning of the word dregs in English

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dregs

US /dreɡz/
UK /dreɡz/

Noun

1.

the small solid pieces that sink to the bottom of some liquids, such as wine or coffee, that are not usually drunk:

Example:
I wanted a last drink of coffee, but there were only dregs left.

Plural Noun

1.

small, solid pieces that sink to the bottom of a liquid:

Example:
coffee dregs
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