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   heirloom

   /ˈɛːluːm/

   noun

   • 1. a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations: "the violin was a family heirloom"
   • ▪ denoting a traditional variety of plant or breed of animal which is not associated with large-scale commercial agriculture: "his garden is filled with heirloom vegetables"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from heir + loom1 (which formerly had the senses ‘tool, heirloom’).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEIRLOOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HEIRLOOM definition: 1. a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heirloomHeirloom Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HEIRLOOM is a piece of property (such as a deed or charter) that descends to the heir as an inseparable part of an inheritance of real property. How to use heirloom in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HeirloomHeirloom - Wikipedia

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   In popular usage, an heirloom is something that has been passed down for generations through family members. Examples are a family bible, antiques, weapons or jewellery. The term originated with the historical principle of an heirloom in English law, a chattel which by immemorial usage was regarded as annexed by inheritance to a ...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEIRLOOM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HEIRLOOM meaning: 1. a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › heirloomHEIRLOOM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Heirloom definition: a family possession handed down from generation to generation.. See examples of HEIRLOOM used in a sentence.

7. feastandfarm.com › heirloom-plants-101-a-beginners-guideHeirloom Plants 101: A Beginner's Guide - Feast and Farm

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   What are Heirloom Plants? Heirloom vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers are the treasured legacies of gardens, nurtured and handed down for years by devoted gardeners and communities alike. These seeds stand in stark contrast to the hybrid varieties you’ll typically find stocked at your big box or grocery store.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › heirloom-plantHeirloom plant | Definition, Examples, Importance, & Facts

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   heirloom plant, any plant cultivar that has been grown for a certain number of years and that breeds “true to type” from seeds, with each generation of the plant having the same combination of traits. There is no agreement on the precise criteria for heirloom plants.