Curio
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rare, unusual, or intriguing object; a curiosity.
“The shop was filled with curios from around the world.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkjʊə̯riˌəʊ̯/
Syllables
cu·ri·o
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