reminiscence

Etymology

From Late Latin reminīscentiae (“remembrances”), from Latin reminīscēns, present active participle of reminīscor (“remember”); see reminiscent.

noun

  1. An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly.
  2. A mental image thus remembered.

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