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heirlooms

/ˈɛəluːmz/ /ˈhɛəluːmz/

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noun

Héritages, biens de famille

A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

Examples :

"The old house was filled with family heirlooms, like antique furniture and yellowed photographs. "

La vieille maison était remplie d'héritages familiaux, comme des meubles anciens et des photographies jaunies.

family property history tradition culture value

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noun

Variété de culture ancienne, héritage

An old crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation, in contrast to modern cultivars used in large-scale agriculture.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows heirlooms in his garden, like Cherokee Purple tomatoes and Kentucky Wonder beans, saving the seeds each year to continue the tradition. "

Mon grand-père cultive des variétés de culture anciennes dans son jardin, comme les tomates Cherokee Purple et les haricots Kentucky Wonder, en conservant les graines chaque année pour perpétuer la tradition.

agriculture plant seed food history tradition