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View usage for: (kjʊərioʊ) Word forms: plural curioscountable nounA curio is an object such as a small ornament which is unusual and fairly rare. ...Oriental curios. ...antique and curio shops. Synonyms: collector's item, antique, bygone, trinket More Synonyms of curio (ˈkjʊərɪˌəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -riosa small article valued as a collector's item, esp something fascinating or unusual Word origin C19: shortened from curiositycurio in American English (ˈkjʊriˌoʊ) nounWord forms: plural ˈcuriˌos any unusual or rare article Word origin contr. of curiosity Examples of 'curio' in a sentencecurio Definition a rare or unusual thing valued as a collector's item a shop which sold antiques and curios Synonyms collector's item bygone bibelot Additional synonymsDefinition a decorative object or piece of furniture, of an earlier period, that is valued for its beauty, workmanship, and age a genuine antique Synonyms period piece, relic, bygone, heirloom, collector's item, museum piece, object of virtu Definition a small ornament or trinket Her flat is spilling over with knick-knacks. Synonyms trinket, trifle, plaything, bauble, bric-a-brac, bagatelle, gimcrack, gewgaw, bibelot, kickshaw Definition a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery She sold trinkets to tourists. Synonyms ornament, bauble, knick-knack, piece of bric-a-brac, nothing, toy, trifle, bagatelle, gimcrack, gewgaw, bibelot, kickshaw - curdle
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