Curio

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊriːoʊ/

Curio (noun)

  1. A small object that is interesting because it is unusual or old, often kept for showing or collecting.
  2. A person or thing that seems strange or unusual in a way that makes people pay attention.

Examples

  • She kept a curio on the shelf.
  • The museum displayed a curio from long ago.