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.
Meaning
1 sensesA strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
дико́винаdikóvina, курьёзkurʹjóz, ре́дкостьrédkostʹ
More definitions
- something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting
Examples
1 sentencesThe quaint little antique shop is full of unique trinkets, knick-knacks, and curios.
Translations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
strange and interesting object:
Origin
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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Forms
plural: curiosSynonyms
9 synonymsoddityC1antiquityC1trinketcollectibleknickknack
Close in meaning
- something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting:curiosityoddityoddmentpeculiarityrarity