Curios: meaning, definitions and examples
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curios
[ หkjสษrษชษs ]
noun
Curios is a plural form of the word 'curio', which refers to a rare, unusual, or intriguing object that is considered to be of interest or value to collectors. Curios are often displayed in a cabinet or showcase to showcase their uniqueness.
Synonyms
artifact, curiosity, oddity, relic
Examples of usage
- The museum had a collection of curios from around the world.
- She enjoyed browsing through the antique store and admiring all the curios on display.
- Collectors often travel far and wide to find unique curios to add to their collections.
Translations
Translations of the word "curios" in other languages:
๐ต๐น curioso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเฅเคเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช neugierig
๐ฎ๐ฉ penasaran
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ciekawy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅฝๅฅๅฟๆบ็
๐ซ๐ท curieux
๐ช๐ธ curioso
๐น๐ท meraklฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๊ธฐ์ฌ ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถููู
๐จ๐ฟ zvฤdavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvedavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ radoveden
๐ฎ๐ธ forvitinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัาัััะปัา ัะฐะฝััาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแกแแแงแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maraqlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ curioso
Etymology
The word 'curios' is derived from the singular form 'curio', which originated from the Latin word 'curiosus', meaning 'careful, inquisitive'. The term 'curio' was first used in the 19th century to describe rare or interesting objects that were collected and displayed. Over time, 'curios' became a popular term to refer to a variety of unique and intriguing items, leading to its continued use in the present day.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,675, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29672 unerringly
- 29673 sponging
- 29674 miscalculated
- 29675 curios
- 29676 rumination
- 29677 bistro
- 29678 unsuitability
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