cimelio

heirloom

noun chee-MEH-lyoh Rare

Origin: From Greek keimelion, a treasured object, via Latin.

Also means

relic

Usage Note

Cimelio refers to a treasured keepsake or relic passed down through generations (un cimelio di famiglia) or a historical artefact. The plural is regular: i cimeli. It carries a more emotional or historical weight than the generic oggetto vecchio.

Examples

"Quel orologio è un cimelio di famiglia prezioso."

Natural Translation

That watch is a precious family heirloom.

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