relic

ricordo, cimelio

Oggetto antico conservato per i ricordi che suscita, anche se non serve più.

In inglese semplice: An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.

• This watch is a family relic.
• She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.
• He still uses that old relic of a camera.

Come si usa: a relic of something (The old toy is a relic of my childhood.)

Sinonimi: keepsake, memento

Espressioni comuni: a treasured relic, relic of childhood, an old relic

reliquia

Parte del corpo di un santo o antico oggetto religioso conservato e venerato.

In inglese semplice: A saint's body part or an old religious object that people keep and deeply respect.

• The church holds a sacred relic.
• Pilgrims came to see the saint’s relics.
• The relic was placed in a silver box.

Sinonimi: halidom

Espressioni comuni: holy relic, sacred relic, relic of someone