curio

Meanings

• noun

  A small object of unusual shape, charm, or value.

  - "The antique shop was filled with curios."
  - "She collected curios from her travels around the world."

• noun

  A room or collection of objects for display and observation.

  - "The museum had a room full of natural history curios."
  - "He spent hours in the antique curio shop."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curio
urio , furo , quiro

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Variants

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curio , curios

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Etymology

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From Latin curio, a public official, from cura, care, because such officials were responsible for the care and maintenance of the public.

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Trivia

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1. The word curio comes from the Latin word for 'care'.

2. A curio cabinet is a glass-fronted display case for small objects.

3. The largest curio shop in the world is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

4. The word curio was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. relic: A curio is often a historical or cultural artifact, similar to a relic.

2. curiosity: The desire to learn or know more about something is closely related to the concept of a curio.

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Culture

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In literature, a curio is often used to refer to an unusual or exotic object or experience. In art, a curio might be a small, intricately detailed sculpture or painting. In music, a curio might refer to an unusual or experimental composition.

How to Memorize "curio"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, unusual object. Imagine its shape, color, and texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word curio with the idea of something unusual or exotic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Curiosity killed the cat' to remember that a curio is something unusual or exotic.

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