heirloom
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɛəruːm/
Definition
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Examples
The antique clock is a cherished family heirloom passed down from my great-grandfather.
They decided to sell the heirloom jewelry to pay for their daughter's university tuition.
Every heirloom in the collection tells a unique story about our ancestors' lives.
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