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Pronunciation : Rem`i*nis"cence (rm`-ns"sens)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. r?miniscence, L. reminiscentia.]
Definition : 1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory. The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or but confusedly remembered. South. I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is long since I saw you. Sir W. Scott.

2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as, pleasing or painful reminiscences.

Syn. -- Remembrance; recollection. See Memory.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913