A person who is obsessively interested in or fanatically collects unusual objects, rare items, or strange curiosities.
From 'curio' (a rare or unusual object of interest) combined with 'maniac' (from Greek 'mania,' meaning excessive enthusiasm or madness). This is a 19th-century invention blending curiosity with obsession.
Curiomaniac captures the spirit of Victorian collectors who would literally fill rooms with bizarre objects—it's a perfect word for the compulsive collector who must have every unusual thing they encounter!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.