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curio

[ kyoor-ee-oh ] [ /ˈkyʊər iˌoʊ/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

something unusual that is collected

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Palladian

[ puh-ley-dee-uhn ] [ /pəˈleɪ di ən/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

pertaining to wisdom, knowledge, or study

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consanguinity

[ kon-sang-gwin-i-tee ] [ /ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn ɪ ti/ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

close relationship or connection

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