curio
Translation
curio, trinket, knick-knack
Examples
The shop sells various old curios.
The shop sells various old curios.
She collected curios from her travels.
She collected curios from her travels.
Grammar Patterns
a collection of ((curios)) He has a large collection of curios.
a ((curio)) shop There is a curio shop on the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antique, trinket, knick-knack, objet d'art
Etymology
Short for 'curiosity'. An object is a 'curio' because it is curious or unusual.
Memory Tips
A 'curio' is an object that makes you 'curious'.