CEFR C1

curios

noun

Meaning

Small, unusual, or rare objects that are collected as novelties or for their aesthetic interest.

Examples

She spent her weekends scouring flea markets for unique curios to decorate her bookshelf.
The Victorian parlor was filled with exotic curios brought back from distant colonial outposts.

Synonyms: trinkets, novelties, knick-knacks, artifacts

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curios (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəri.oʊz/

Definition

Small, unusual, or rare objects that are collected as novelties or for their aesthetic interest.

Examples

She spent her weekends scouring flea markets for unique curios to decorate her bookshelf.
The Victorian parlor was filled with exotic curios brought back from distant colonial outposts.
His collection of maritime curios included everything from dried starfish to antique brass compasses.

Synonyms of curios

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