curio meaning

UK US /ˈkjʊrioʊ/ 3 syllables

curio (noun): something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting.

Definition of curio

  1. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

    Synonyms: curiosity, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rarity

    Type of: object

    Kinds: bric-a-brac, collectible, collector's item

How to pronounce curio

curio is pronounced /ˈkjʊrioʊ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with CU · words ending in IO · 5-letter words

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