curio

• Objet inhabituel, rare ou intrigant, souvent considéré comme digne d'être collectionné ou exposé.

A noun referring to an unusual, rare, or intriguing object, often considered worthy of collecting or display.

1. Unusual collectible objectB2formal

   An object that is interesting because of its rarity, uniqueness, or oddity, often collected by enthusiasts.

   Objet de curiosité

   • The antique shop was full of curios from around the world.
   • He added a strange Victorian curio to his collection.
   • She found a curio at the flea market that no one could identify.

   Synonymesbaublecuriositygewgawknickknacknoveltyodditytrinket