Curio (noun)
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Any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
First recorded in 1850–55; shortened from curiosity
Example sentences
“He had a large collection of Victorian curios that were utterly fascinating.”
Fans of crime writing, may have been excited to see author, Harriet Tyce, join the cast of the latest series of The Traitors. With the launch of series four on…
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
