"curiosa" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌkjʊə.ɹɪˈəʊ.sə/ [UK], /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈoʊ.sə/ [US]
Rhymes: -əʊsə Etymology: Late 19th century: from Latin, neuter plural of curiosus (see curious). Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} curiosa pl (plural only)
  1. Curiosities, especially erotic or pornographic books or articles. Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-curiosa-en-noun-ovTFPCl9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 7 entries: 11 16 23 4 4 14 2 2 2 2 14 4 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 9 13 19 5 5 17 1 2 2 3 12 5 5
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