curios

[KatyBr]

Main Entry: cu·rio
Pronunciation: 'kyur-E-"O
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural cu·ri·os
Etymology: short for curiosity
: something (as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre : CURIOSITY; also : an unusual or bizarre person
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

usage Delia Shoprite owned the largest collection of curios on her block. She visited every dusty little shop promising curiosities to show off to her neighbors amazement.


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[Slava]

This one goes beyond our usual suspects for little nothings, doesn't it? Bric-a-brac, tchotchke, and the like aren't necessarily curios, are they? Wouldn't you say a curio has to be something a bit on the odd side, somewhat outré?

I'm curious as to why it hasn't been taken up here as yet. Any theories from the rest of the audience?