Curios

/ˈkjʊəriːoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curio; rare, unusual, or interesting objects valued for their strangeness or historical significance rather than monetary value.

Etymology

From Spanish 'curioso' or Latin 'curiosus,' meaning 'careful' or 'inquisitive,' which evolved to mean 'unusual or interesting.' The plural form became common in English during the colonial era.

Kelly Says

Curios shops were treasure troves of the weird and wonderful—Victorian collectors would hunt for oddities from around the world, and these shops were where the exotic and bizarre ended up!

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