iˈoʊ Origin:
1880–85; < Neo-Latin: unusual things, special use of neuter plural of Latin cūriōsus careful, inquisitive. See curious
1880–85; < Neo-Latin: unusual things, special use of neuter plural of Latin cūriōsus careful, inquisitive. See curious
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| —n | |
| 1. | curiosities |
| 2. | books on strange subjects, esp erotica |
| [New Latin: from Latin cūriōsus | |
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