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Heirloom

Definition

Noun: An heirloom refers to a valuable object such as a piece of jewelry, artwork, or furniture that is passed down through generations within a family.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, heirloom refers to plants, seeds, or other agricultural produce that has been cultivated and passed down through several generations.

Examples

Noun:

1. My grandmother gave me a beautiful pearl necklace, which is an heirloom from her great-grandmother.
2. The antique desk in the study has been in our family for over two centuries as a cherished heirloom.

Adjective:

1. This tomato variety is an heirloom breed that has been grown in this region for over a hundred years.
2. The farm specializes in growing heirloom vegetables, such as heritage carrots and rare squash.

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