dregs in Latin
dregs in Latin is faex, sentina — dregs means the gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
dregs in Latin
faex
The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.
faex
(figuratively, the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.
sentina
(figuratively, the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.
What does "dregs" mean?
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noun The gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
"She tipped out the last of her coffee, dregs and all."
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noun The most worthless or lowest part of something, especially people.
"He called the gang the dregs of society."
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dregs in a sentence
- She tipped out the last of her coffee, dregs and all.
- The wine bottle had left dregs at the bottom of the glass.
- He called the gang the dregs of society.
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What is "dregs" in Latin?
"dregs" in Latin is faex, sentina. dregs means: The gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
How do you use "dregs" in a sentence?
Example: "She tipped out the last of her coffee, dregs and all." In Latin, "dregs" is faex, sentina.
Are there other ways to say "dregs" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "dregs": faex, sentina.
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