Noun: heirloom 'ehr,loom
- Something that has been in a family for generations
"The antique clock was a cherished family heirloom"
- (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
"The family's coat of arms was considered an heirloom that passed with the estate"
Derived forms: heirlooms
Type of: belongings, heritage, holding, inheritance, property
Part of: heritage, inheritance
Encyclopedia: Heirloom