First Known Use: 1785
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memorabilia
noun plural mem·o·ra·bil·ia \ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə, -ˈbē-lē-ə, -ˈbil-yə\
: objects or materials that are collected because they are related to a particular event, person, etc. : things collected as souvenirs
Full Definition of MEMORABILIA
1
: things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance
2
: things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos <baseball memorabilia>
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Origin of MEMORABILIA
Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis
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