First Known Use: 1580
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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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Origin of MEMENTO
Middle English, from Latin, remember, imperative of meminisse to remember; akin to Latin ment-, mens mind — more at mind
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- commemorative, keepsake, memorial, monument, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token
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memento
noun me·men·to \mi-ˈmen-tō\
plural me·men·tos or me·men·toes
Definition of MEMENTO for Kids
: something that serves as a reminder <She collected mementos on her trip.>
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