curio vs object

curio and object both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
curio	Yes	No	No	No
object	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, object is a hypernym of curio; that is, object is a word with a broader meaning than curio:

Other hypernyms of curio include physical object.

curio (noun)	object (noun)
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting	a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
	the focus of cognitions or feelings
	(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
	(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

curio (verb)	object (verb)
	express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
	be averse to or express disapproval of