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heirloom

noun
/ˈɛər.luːm/

Meaning

a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations

Example Sentences

The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.

Synonyms

inheritance, legacy, patrimony, relic

Antonyms

new item, disposable item

Collocations

family heirloom, treasured heirloom, precious heirloom, antique heirloom

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