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peculiar

/pɪ'kjuljər/

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adjective
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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"the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"

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curious funny odd queer rum rummy singular strange unusual
adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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"a peculiar bond of sympathy between them" "an expression peculiar to Canadians" "rights peculiar to the rich"

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particular special specific
adjective
characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
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"the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S."

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characteristic
adjective
markedly different from the usual
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"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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unusual

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