Main Entry: pat·ri·mo·ny

Pronunciation: \ˈpa-trə-ˌmō-nē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English patrimoine, patrimonie, from Anglo-French patremoine, from Latin patrimonium, from patr-, pater father

Date: 14th century

1 a : an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor b : anything derived from one's father or ancestors : heritage
2 : an estate or endowment belonging by ancient right to a church

— pat·ri·mo·ni·al \ˌpa-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl\ adjective