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me|men|to
Me|men|to «muh MEHN toh», noun.
(in the Roman Catholic Church) either of two prayers beginning “Memento” (“Remember”) in the canon of the Mass, in which the living and the dead respectively are commemorated.
[< Latin mementō remember, imperative of meminisse remember]
me|men|to «muh MEHN toh», noun, plural -tos or -toes.
1. something serving as a reminder, warning, or remembrance: »

These post cards are mementos of our trip. This ring is a memento of an old friend.

2. Archaic. a reminder, warning, or hint as to conduct or with regard to future events.
[< Memento]

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