noun
or ver·tu ˌvərˈtü, və̄ˈ-, ˌvəiˈ-, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, virˈ-, viəˈ-
( -s )
Etymology: Italian virtù & obsolete Italian vertù, literally, virtue, strength, from Latin virtut-, virtus — more at virtue
1. : a love of or a taste for curios or objets d'art
2. : productions of art especially of a curious or antique nature : objets d'art
3.
a. : an artistic quality
b. : a study of the fine arts