Rariora (Noun)
Meaning
(plural) rare collector's items.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- Among the numerous exhibits, the museum showcased several rariora, including rare books, artworks, and historical artifacts.
- He had spent decades accumulating a vast collection of rariora from various parts of the world, each one carefully preserved and documented.
- As an avid collector of ancient relics, she had a reputation for tracking down extremely rare rariora, some of which dated back to the Roman Empire.
- During the auction, several important rariora went on sale, including a rare first edition of a renowned classical novel and a 19th-century botanical illustration.
- Some collectors specialize in collecting just one type of rariora, such as ancient manuscripts or antique coins, while others seek to diversify their collections with an assortment of items.