heirloom
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/ˈerluːm/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəluːm/
noun
R
An object that has been kept in a family for a long time and is passed down from one generation to the next because it is valuable or has special meaning.
The antique watch was a cherished heirloom in the family.
adjective
R
Referring to plants that are varieties that were commonly grown in the past but are no longer grown as commercial crops.
Heirloom tomatoes are popular among gardeners for their unique flavors.
translation
An object that has been kept in a family for a long time and is passed down from one generation to the next because it is valuable or has special meaning.
Referring to plants that are varieties that were commonly grown in the past but are no longer grown as commercial crops.
Word Forms
Plural
heirlooms