re·mains 
/rɪˈmeɪnz/ noun
/rɪˈmeɪnz/ noun [plural] 1 : the dead body of a person or animal
▪ Her remains will be returned to her family for burial. ▪ fossil remains of prehistoric animals ▪ human remains 2 : the parts of something that are left when the other parts are gone or used
▪ These photos show the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago. ▪ the remains of a medieval castle
▪ Her remains will be returned to her family for burial. ▪ fossil remains of prehistoric animals ▪ human remains
▪ These photos show the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago. ▪ the remains of a medieval castle
mortal remains
formal : the dead body of a person
