curio
[ kyoor-ee-oh ]
/ ˈkyʊər iˌoʊ /
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noun, plural cu·ri·os.
any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
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Origin of curio
First recorded in 1850–55; shortened from curiosity
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curio
/ (ˈkjʊərɪˌəʊ) /
noun plural -rios
a small article valued as a collector's item, esp something fascinating or unusual
Word Origin for curio
C19: shortened from curiosity
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