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curiosa

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cu·ri·o·sa  (kyr-s, -z)
pl.n.
Books or other writings dealing with unusual, especially pornographic, topics.
[New Latin crisa, neuter pl. of Latin crisus, inquisitive; see curious.]
curiosa [ˌkjʊərɪˈəʊsə]
n (functioning as plural)
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) curiosities
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) books on strange subjects, esp erotica
[New Latin: from Latin cūriōsus curious]
curiosa
a collection of oddities and rarities, especially books, often pornographic.
See also: Collections and Collecting
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.curiosa - books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica)
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"


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