The word is "heirloom" Here are the dictionary entries: 1) being an old variety that is being cultivated again: heirloom vegetables and fruits. 2) A cultivar of a vegetable or fruit that is open-pollinated and is not grown widely for commercial purposes. An heirloom often exhibits a distinctive characteristic such as superior flavor or unusual coloration.
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.