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curiosa

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˌkjʊə.ɹɪˈəʊ.sə/
  • US: /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈoʊ.sə/
  • rhymes with -əʊsə

1

noun

Meaning 1

Curiosities, especially erotic or pornographic books or articles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: book

History

Etymology

Late 19th century: from Latin, neuter plural of curiosus (see curious).