D'ebris \D['e]`bris"\, n. [F., fr. pref. d['e]- (L. dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. of Celtic origin.]

1. (Geol.) Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base. [1913 Webster]

2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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debris

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

D'ebris \D['e]`bris"\, n. [F., fr. pref. d['e]- (L. dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. of Celtic origin.]

1. (Geol.) Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base.

2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)