rejectamenta

plural noun

re·​jec·​ta·​men·​ta
rə̇ˌjektəˈmentə,
(ˌ)rēˌj-
: things rejected : a quantity of rejects : rubbish, refuse, wrack

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, plural of rejectamentum, from Latin rejectare (frequentative of rejicere to reject) + -mentum -ment

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“Rejectamenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejectamenta. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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