memento Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a reminder of past events
    souvenir.

WordNet

Me*men"to noun
Etymology
L., remember, be mindful, imper. of meminisse to remember. See Mention.
Wordforms
plural Mementos
Definitions
  1. A hint, suggestion, token, or memorial, to awaken memory; that which reminds or recalls to memory; a souvenir.
    Seasonable mementos may be useful. Bacon.

Webster 1913