01 n. A love of the fine arts; a taste for curiosities.
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A love of the fine arts; a taste for curiosities.“I had thoughts, in my chambers to place it in view, To be shown to my friends as a piece of virtù.” — Goldsmith.
Phrases & compounds
An article of virtu —
an object of art or antiquity; a curiosity, such as those found in museums or private collections.