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heirloom

UK
/ˈeə.luːm/
US
/ˈɛr.lum/

Translations

heirloomnoun
heirlooms
pl
UK
/ˈeə.luːm/
US
/ˈɛr.lum/
The necklace is a family heirloom passed down through generations.
Это ожерелье - семейная реликвия, передаваемая из поколения в поколение.
The painting is considered an heirloom of great historical value.
Эта картина считается наследием большой исторической ценности.
Additional translations
фамильная драгоценность
семейная ценность
Synonyms
legacy
inheritance
tradition
heritage
bequest
heirloomadjective
more heirloom
Comp.
most heirloom
Super.
UK
/ˈeə.luːm/
US
/ˈer.lum/
Used attributively to describe traditional plant cultivars or other items preserved through generations.
Synonyms
vintage
old-fashioned
handed-down
family
ancestral
heritage
traditional
inherited
antique

Definitions

heirloomnoun
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
The antique clock on the mantelpiece is a cherished heirloom passed down from my great-grandparents.
A variety of plant, especially a fruit or vegetable, that has been cultivated for generations and is not grown commercially.
Heirloom tomatoes are known for their unique flavors and colors, making them a favorite among gardeners.
In law, a movable possession that by custom descends to the heir together with an estate.
In medieval England, certain heirlooms such as the family sword passed automatically to the eldest son along with the land.
heirloomadjective
Designating a traditional cultivar, variety, or other item that has been maintained and handed down through successive generations rather than produced for large-scale commercial sale.
Heirloom carrots add a splash of color and flavor to the salad.
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