n.
Pronunciation: ' er- ˌ lüm
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English heirlome, from heir + lome implement ― more at LOOM
Date: 15th century
1 : a piece of property that descends to the heir as an inseparable part of an inheritance of real property
2 : something of special value handed on from one generation to another
3 : a horticultural variety that has survived for several generations usually due to the efforts of private individuals