noun

1. a trace, mark, or sign of something that once existed but has passed away or disappeared vestiges of the ancient wall
2. a trace; bit not a vestige of hope left
3. Biol. a degenerate, atrophied, or rudimentary organ or part, more fully developed or functional in an earlier stage of development of the individual or species
   also vestigium ves·tig′·ium (ves tij′ē əm)

Etymology: Fr < L vestigium, footprint