HyperDic: heirloom

English > 2 senses of the word heirloom:
NOUNpossessionheirloom(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
possessionheirloomsomething that has been in a family for generations
heirloom > pronunciation
Soundseh'rluw.m
Rhymesabloom ... zoom: 56 rhymes with uwm...
English > heirloom: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaning(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Part ofinheritance, heritageThat which is inherited
Broaderproperty, belongings, holdingSomething owned
English > heirloom: 2 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningSomething that has been in a family for generations.
Broaderinheritance, heritageThat which is inherited
Spanishreliquia de familia
Catalanrelíquia familiar

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