memorabilia
/ˌmɛm(ə)rəˈbɪlɪə
/plural noun [treated as singular or plural]
1Objects kept or collected because of their associations with memorable people or events: sixties memorabilia...
- These photos, along with Walt Burton's collection of period memorabilia, give us a unique view of that historic event.
- Norpa is keen to collect old photos, memorabilia and stories about Lismore's major floods.
- He collects sporting memorabilia including 39 signed rugby balls and countless signed photos of players.
1.1 archaic Memorable or noteworthy observations or writings.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Latin, neuter plural of memorabilis 'memorable'.
Rhymes
- strategic
- strategical
- strategically
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- strath
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- stratification
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