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:
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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:
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coffee dregs
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