I. her ‧ i ‧ tage 1 /ˈherətɪdʒ, ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ BrE AmE noun [singular, uncountable]
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: heriter ; ⇨ ↑ inherit ]
the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society ⇨ inheritance :
the importance of preserving the national heritage
beautiful old buildings which are part of our heritage
cultural/architectural/literary etc heritage
the cultural heritage of Italy
II. heritage 2 BrE AmE adjective British English [only before noun]
a heritage vegetable or plant is one of a kind that was first grown many years ago, and has now become rare or unusual SYN heirloom :
We grow heritage varieties of vegetables.