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curio

1 of 1noun
/ˈkjʊrioʊ/
Forms:curios
1

an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative

  • The antique shop was filled with various curios, including old pocket watches, vintage cameras, and quirky trinkets.
  • The museum exhibit featured a range of curios from around the world, including ancient coins, tribal masks, and bizarre natural specimens.
  • She had a fascination for curios and enjoyed scouring flea markets and thrift stores in search of hidden treasures.
  • The eccentric collector had amassed a vast assortment of curios over the years, from Victorian-era taxidermy to vintage medical instruments.
  • The shelves in her study were lined with curios collected during her travels, each item holding a special memory or story behind it.