Meaning
relic, heirloom, memento
- an object kept for its historical, sentimental, or collector's value
In a sentence
Il nonno conserva gelosamente un cimelio della seconda guerra mondiale.
Grandfather jealously preserves a relic from the Second World War.
All'asta hanno venduto un cimelio appartenuto a un famoso cantante.
At the auction they sold memorabilia belonging to a famous singer.
Questo antico anello d'oro è un prezioso cimelio di famiglia.
This antique gold ring is a precious family heirloom.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cimelio | masculine · singular |
| cimeli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'cimeli' (with a single 'i'). Often used for sports memorabilia or wartime keepsakes.