noun
- books, documents, or objects that are unusual, rare, or of special interest to collectors
Usage: formal; often used in academic or collector contexts
Examples
- The antiquarian bookshop specialized in curiosa from the 18th century.
- His collection of curiosa included medieval manuscripts and unusual artifacts.
- The museum’s curiosa section displayed peculiar inventions from bygone eras.
- Scholars often seek out curiosa to understand historical perspectives.
- The auction house featured a selection of literary curiosa.
- Her library contained various curiosa related to early printing techniques.