curiosa

plural noun

cu·​ri·​o·​sa ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈō-sə How to pronounce curiosa (audio)
-ˈō-zə,
ˌkyər-
: 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

Time Traveler
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 31 Oct. 2024.

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