memento

me·men·to

noun \mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō, ÷mō-\

plural me·men·tos or me·men·toes

Definition of MEMENTO

: something that serves to warn or remind; also : souvenir

Examples of MEMENTO

1. a collection of photographs and mementos
2. It was a memento of our trip.

Origin of MEMENTO

Middle English, from Latin, remember, imperative of meminisse to remember; akin to Latin ment-, mens mind — more at mind

First Known Use: 1580

Related to MEMENTO

Synonyms: commemorative, keepsake, memorial, monument, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token

Related Words: memorabilia; relic, vestige; cairn, landmark, marker; testimonial, tribute; cenotaph

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