"memory quilt" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: memory quilts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} memory quilt (plural memory quilts)
  1. A patchwork quilt made from personal items such as old clothing, to preserve memories of former times.
    Sense id: en-memory_quilt-en-noun-lt9alPkl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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