The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Memento \Me*men"to\, n.; pl. Mementos. [L., remember, be mindful, imper. of meminisse to remember. See Mention.] A hint, suggestion, token, or memorial, to awaken memory; that which reminds or recalls to memory; a souvenir. [1913 Webster] Seasonable mementos may be useful. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]