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The word "curio" originates from the Latin term "curiosus," meaning "careful" or "inquisitive." It evolved through the French word "curiosité," which refers to the quality of being curious or a curiosity. In English, "curio" typically denotes an object that is interesting or rare, often collected for its uniqueness. The term reflects a fascination with unusual items that spark curiosity.
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What is the origin of canyon?
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How did Doncaster get its name?
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What is a5 letter word meaning an antique or keepsake?
curio
Yiddish - word for curio - tschoke?
"Tchotchke" means a doll or child's plaything.
What rhymes with bureau?
Truro, curio, patio (any word)+oh!
Need a 5 letter word for curio?
objet, relic, bijou
How do you spell curios?
The word is a correct spelling, but probably not the intended word.The word curios is the plural noun (of curio) meaning rare or novel items.The adjective from the same root is curious (inquisitive, or unusual).Curio derives from the noun curiosity.
What is curio?
Curio means that something is rare, unusual, or intriguing
A five letter word that ends with io?
patio. audio. folio. curio. radio. ratio.
What recreation does Curio ask the Duke about?
Curio and Duke are characters in the play Twelfth Night. The recreation that Curio asks the Duke about is hunting.
How do you use curio in a sentence?
I buy fridge magnets at the curio shop.
What is a 5 letter word for an unusual often old object?
An unusual object that is often old could be a curio.
Webkinz how to see the shop schedule at the curio shop?
You have to get to the final level of Kindness at the curio shop
What is the plural of curio?
Curios.
