heirloom

A valuable object, such as a piece of jewelry, furniture, or art, that has been passed down through generations within a family.

ruЦенный предмет, такой как украшение, мебель или произведение искусства, передаваемый из поколения в поколение внутри семьи.esObjeto valioso, como una joya, mueble u obra de arte, que se transmite de generación en generación dentro de una familia.frObjet de valeur, tel qu'un bijou, un meuble ou une œuvre d'art, transmis de génération en génération au sein d'une famille.deEin wertvoller Gegenstand wie Schmuck, Möbel oder Kunst, der innerhalb einer Familie von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wird; auch ein über Generationen vererbtes Familienerbstück.ptObjeto de valor, como joia, móvel ou obra de arte, transmitido de geração em geração dentro da família. Também se refere a uma variedade tradicional de planta ou animal cultivada ou criada há muito tempo e preservada por gerações.zh家族中代代相传的贵重物品，如珠宝、家具或艺术品。也可指祖传之物或传家宝。arشيء ثمين يُورَث من الأجداد، كقطعة حلي أو أثاث أو تحفة فنية، ويُحتفَظ به في الأسرة جيلاً بعد جيل.

1. Family treasure B2 formal

   A valuable object that has been passed down through generations within a family.

   • This antique watch is a family heirloom from my great-grandfather.
   • She inherited a beautiful heirloom necklace from her grandmother.
   • The old painting is considered a precious heirloom in their family.

   ruСемейная реликвияesReliquia familiarfrhéritage familialdeFamilienerbstückptRelíquia de famíliazh传家宝arكنز عائلي متوارث

   Synonyme: bequestinheritancelegacypatrimonytreasure

2. Traditional variety C1 formal culinary

   A plant variety that has been cultivated for many years and is not a modern hybrid.

   • Heirloom tomatoes are known for their rich flavor and unique colors.
   • The farmer grows heirloom seeds that have been passed down for centuries.
   • Heirloom vegetables often taste better than commercial varieties.

   ruСтаринный сортesVariedad tradicionalfrVariété anciennedeAlte SorteptVariedade tradicionalzh传统品种arصنف وراثي

• heirlooms plural form
• heirlooms' possessive plural form
• heirloom's possessive singular form