curio
cu·ri·o
curio · curios
диковина, курьёз, редкость
A strange and interesting objectA strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
UK/ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/US/ˈkjʊrioʊ/
» The quaint little antique shop is full of unique trinkets, knick-knacks, and curios.
Значение
значений: 1A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
дико́винаdikóvina, курьёзkurʹjóz, ре́дкостьrédkostʹ
Ещё определения
- something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting
Примеры
предложений: 1The quaint little antique shop is full of unique trinkets, knick-knacks, and curios.
Переводы
языков: 2Русский
По значениям 1
strange and interesting object:
Происхождение
Clipping of curiosity, 1851. Compare cabinet of curiosities and French objet de curiosité.Clipping of curiosity, 1851. Compare cabinet of curiosities and French objet de curiosité.
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Формы
мн. число: curiosСинонимы
синонимов: 9oddityC1antiquityC1trinketcollectibleknickknack
Близкие по смыслу
- something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting:curiosityoddityoddmentpeculiarityrarity