curio
Meaning
A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
Synonyms
knick knack
ancient articles
ancient objeet
rare article
Translations
curiosidad
curiosità
curiosité
curiosidade
αντίκα
biblo
Nippsache alter KunstgegenstandPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/
Etymology
In summary
Clipping of curiosity, 1851. Compare cabinet of curiosities and French objet de curiosité.
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