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curiosa

[kyoor-ee-oh-suh]

cu·ri·o·sa

[kyoor-ee-oh-suh]
plural noun
1.
books, pamphlets, etc., dealing with unusual subjects.
2.
(in selling and collecting books) books, pamphlets, etc., containing pornographic literature or art; erotica.

Origin:
1880–85; < Neo-Latin: unusual things, special use of neuter plural of Latin cūriōsus careful, inquisitive. See curious
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Curiosa is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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curiosa (ˌkjʊərɪˈəʊsə)
 
n
1.  curiosities
2.  books on strange subjects, esp erotica
 
[New Latin: from Latin cūriōsuscurious]

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