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Meaning of MEMENTO

Pronunciation:  mu'mentow

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a reminder of past events
 
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 Synonyms: souvenir
 
 See Also: reminder

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Me*men"to\, n.; pl. {Mementos}. [L., remember, be
mindful, imper. of meminisse to remember. See {Mention}.]
A hint, suggestion, token, or memorial, to awaken memory;
that which reminds or recalls to memory; a souvenir.
      Seasonable mementos may be useful.       --Bacon.
 
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