curio

UK
/ˈkjʊərɪəʊ/
US
/ˈkjʊrɪoʊ/

Translations

curionoun
curios
pl
UK
/ˈkjʊərɪəʊ/
US
/ˈkjʊrɪoʊ/
The antique shop was filled with curios from around the world.
Антикварный магазин был полон диковинок со всего мира.
The museum displayed a curio that attracted many visitors.
Музей выставил редкость, которая привлекла много посетителей.
curioadjective
UK
/ˈkjʊəriəʊ/
US
/ˈkjʊrioʊ/
Used attributively in phrases like "curio cabinet" to describe furniture or spaces intended for displaying curios.

Definitions

curionoun
A rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
The antique shop was filled with curios from all over the world.
An object valued for its unusual or novel qualities.
She had a collection of curios that she displayed in a glass cabinet.
curioadjective
Relating to or designed for the display or storage of curios.
They bought a curio cabinet to showcase their collection.