curiosity

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) Careful, delicate construction; fine workmanship, delicacy of building. (defdate, 16th-19th c.) .
  2. Noun.  Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
  3. Noun.  A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest. (defdate, from 17th c.) .

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