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memento

noun me·men·to \mə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō, ÷mō-\

: something that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or thing

plural me·men·tos or me·men·toes

Full Definition of MEMENTO

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

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

First Known Use: 1580

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

MEMENTO Defined for Kids

noun me·men·to \mi-ˈmen-tō\

plural me·men·tos or me·men·toes

: something that serves as a reminder <She collected mementos on her trip.>

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