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OP "comographophile"- Much better than komikosist, wwh!
Thanks (edit)RhubarbCommando. The link describes 'virtuoso' as a collector of works of art or curios. I have never heard the word used in this way before.
virtuoso
Ä noun (pl. virtuosi or virtuosos) a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit: a celebrated clarinet virtuoso
[as modifier] virtuoso guitar playing.
a person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios.
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DERIVATIVES
virtuosic adjective
virtuosity noun.
—ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Italian, literally 'learned, skilful', from late Latin virtuosus (see VIRTUOUS).
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