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Pilgrims who are looking for a cure are soon looking for a curio.
Morley Safer

Meaning of "curio" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CURIO

Shortened from curiosity.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CURIO

curio  [ˈkjʊərɪˌəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CURIO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Curio is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CURIO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of curio in the English dictionary

The definition of curio in the dictionary is a small article valued as a collector's item, esp something fascinating or unusual.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CURIO


adagio
əˈdɑːdʒɪˌəʊ
Ajaccio
əˈdʒætsɪˌəʊ
audio
ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ
Borneo
ˈbɔːnɪˌəʊ
cameo
ˈkæmɪˌəʊ
embryo
ˈɛmbrɪˌəʊ
Florio
ˈflɔːrɪˌəʊ
impresario
ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrɪˌəʊ
Lothario
ləʊˈθɑːrɪˌəʊ
olio
ˈəʊlɪˌəʊ
patio
ˈpætɪˌəʊ
pistachio
pɪˈstɑːʃɪˌəʊ
presidio
prɪˈsɪdɪˌəʊ
ratio
ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊ
rodeo
ˈrəʊdɪˌəʊ
scenario
sɪˈnɑːrɪˌəʊ
Scorpio
ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ
studio
ˈstjuːdɪˌəʊ
vibrio
ˈvɪbrɪˌəʊ
video
ˈvɪdɪˌəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CURIO

curialism
curialist
curialistic
curie
Curie point
Curie temperature
Curie-Weiss law
Curie´s law
curiet
curietherapy
curing
curiosa
curiosities
curiosity
curiosity shop
curiosity value
curious
curiously
curiousness
curite

WORDS THAT END LIKE CURIO

barrio
Berio
brio
cabrio
cheerio
con brio
Dario
DiCaprio
Krio
Lake Ontario
motu proprio
nightmare scenario
Ontario
oratorio
piano trio
power trio
Rosario
sicario
tenebrio
trio

Synonyms and antonyms of curio in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CURIO»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «curio» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of curio

Translation of «curio» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CURIO

Find out the translation of curio to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of curio from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «curio» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

古玩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

curiosidades
570 millions of speakers

English

curio
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

curio
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التحف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

торговля редкими
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

curio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

curietherapy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

curio
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Curietherapy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kuriosität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

骨董品
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

골동품
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Curietherapy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật lạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

curietherapy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शल्यक्रिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

curietherapy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rarità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ciekawostka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

торгівля рідкісними
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curio
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπιμπελό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

curio
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kuriositet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kuriositeter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of curio

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CURIO»

The term «curio» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.606 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CURIO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «curio» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «curio» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about curio

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QUOTES WITH «CURIO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word curio.
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Morley Safer
Pilgrims who are looking for a cure are soon looking for a curio.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CURIO»

Discover the use of curio in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to curio and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Curio
Caroly Evardt never expected to find herself patronizing a male prostitute.
Cara McKenna, 2011
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Curio Cabinet
Evoking the mystery, treachery and stillness of the woods at night, the stories in John Brodowski's (Kramers Ergot #7) debut collection, Curio Cabinet, are told with lush, wordless visuals.
‎2010
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Basket Weavers for the California Curio Trade: Elizabeth and ...
Marvin Cohodas now explores the various forces that influenced Elizabeth Hickox, analyzing her relationship with the curio trade, and specifically with dealer Grace Nicholson, to show how those associations affected the development and ...
Marvin Cohodas, 1997
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Curio: Grotesques and Satires from the Electronic Age
In this second edition, with a new introduction by K. Silem Mohammad, you can plunge into a series of poetic games to witness Antonin Artaud climb a beanstalk and eat his lover's foot as his most torrid affair is revealed in letters; fear ...
Elizabeth Bachinsky, 2009
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The Curio Shop
Based on what is being revealed to them, they develop a practical guide to relationships (which is embedded within the stories of their lives) that allows readers to recognize strengths and limitations in their own love relationships.
Neil Weiner, 2008
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Curio's Search for Cool
And so it was with Curio. This is a story of an adolescent's search for himself, told through the bedtime talks between a single, widowed father and his son.
Mike Harris, 2003
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An Epistle to Curio
Mark Akenside. i "- l When they who loud for' Liberty and Laws, ss- - In doubtsul Times had fought'their CoUntry's Cause, . When now 'of Conquest- and Dorssninion sure, They sought alone to hold their Fruits: secure 5 When taught by these, ...
Mark Akenside, 1744
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The Case of the Curio Dealer
William Hope Hodgson. upon his premises. Apparently there was no doubt at all, but that the famous brotherhood of the Nameless Ones deprecated strongly the tonsorial attentions of Master Hual Miggett; for they were out in force. Through my  ...
William Hope Hodgson, 2014
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Curio a Shetland Sheepdog and Her Pals: All Ages Will Enjoy ...
A wholesome, charming tale for those who love animals. A story about Curio, a Shetland Sheepdog and her new friend, Merula the Sheltie, her old friend, Mr. Crow, and her new neighbor, the cat called 'The Gwen.'
Jeanette A. Griver, Phyllis L. Milway, 2007
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Evernote For Dummies
Curio (www.zengobi.com/products/curio) enables you to take notes, manage tasks, make photo collages, sketch, create index cards, tables and “mind maps.” In other words, it is designed to promote visual thinking. Curio's freeform interface  ...
David E. Y. Sarna, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CURIO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term curio is used in the context of the following news items.
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A chamber on the move
It is now located in the Butler building, alongside The Beanery, Giada's, Butler Curio and Minnesota Mobility. “At Butler's we are hoping for more ... «Aitkin Independent Age, Jul 15»
2
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson – Williams Center Opens …
... Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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RE: Volkswagen Phaeton: Guilty Pleasures
Oh. But, personally speaking of course, the curio appeal of a 10-cylinder diesel still hasn't waned. I would love to know to know of any PHer ... «Pistonheads.com, Jul 15»
4
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Barclays (HLT)
The Company's brands are Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio–A ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
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Civil War reenactor: Confederate flag is a symbol of hate that goes …
Museums will continue to respectfully — and appropriately — exhibit the flag as a curio of the Civil War. Robert Hayes (l.) calls Tom Clements (r ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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tourist driver project a 'developing beast'
Other big ticket items also had a strong focus on tourism, including $4m to seal and extend the Southern Scenic Route between Curio Bay and ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
7
3 Reasons You'll Buy Hilton (HLT)
What's more, Hilton is in the process of creating more brands, notably Canopy and Curio, which - by all accounts - look very well-received. «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»
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Catlins snow leads to detours
Travelling south, Balclutha to Curio Bay has changed from a 99.3km, 1hour 26minute drive, to a 186km, 2hour 28minute drive. In the Catlins ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Jewel Paradise Cove in Jamaica joins Curio collection
It is Curio's first Caribbean property. A sister hotel, Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios, will join the Curio portfolio this fall. «Travel Weekly, Jul 15»
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McDonald's use 'Lemonade' by Sophie to advertise their new …
From obscurity to skyrocketing curio, to truly upper echelons of fame, Sophie's song 'Lemonade' has transcended the internet and made it's ... «The 405, Jul 15»

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