curiosa

plural noun

cu·ri·o·sa ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈō-sə

-ˈō-zə,

ˌkyər-

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: curiosities, rarities

especially : unusual or erotic books

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of curiosus

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curiosa was in 1883

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“Curiosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiosa. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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