Remnant (noun)

1. A small remaining quantity or amount of something.
2. A piece or scrap of cloth or fabric left over from a larger piece after the rest has been used or sold.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin remnant- "remaining", from the verb remanere "remain".

Examples:

1. She carefully saved the remnants of the expensive silk fabric for a special project.
2. The remnants of the food were given to the homeless shelter.
3. The remnants of the storm passed over the city, leaving only a light rain.
4. The remnants of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins.
5. The remnants of the party were cleaned up the next morning.