heirloom
Example Sentences
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“I have never desecrated any family heirloom or intruded upon anyone’s private memorial,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
And so they walk away from family heirlooms, basic necessities, and the vital documents required to rebuild their lives.
From Salon
He and Glory gathered around the fire and ate a salad made of heirloom tomatoes and orange blossoms.
From Literature
Another victim, Anna Woodman, believes she lost thousands of pounds worth of items in total, including jewellery, heirlooms and sound equipment.
From BBC
Others are still discovering dollars in family heirlooms left by long-deceased relatives.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
