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Definitions of peculiar
  1. adjective
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"
  2. adjective
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them" "an expression peculiar to Canadians" "rights peculiar to the rich"
  3. adjective
    characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
    "the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S."

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  4. adjective
    markedly different from the usual
    "a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats" "a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman"

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Examples of peculiar
  • "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"
  • "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"
  • "an expression peculiar to Canadians"
  • "rights peculiar to the rich"
  • "the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S."
  • "a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats"
  • "a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman"
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