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peculiar

2 entries found.
  1. 1peculiar (adjective)
  2. 2peculiar (noun)

Main Entry: 1pe·cu·liar
Pronunciation: \pi-ˈkyül-yər\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English peculier, from Latin peculiaris of private property, special, from peculium private property, from pecu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle — more at fee
Date: 15th century

1 : characteristic of only one person, group, or thing : distinctive
2 : different from the usual or normal: a : special, particular b : odd, curious c : eccentric, queer

synonyms see characteristic, strange

— pe·cu·liar·ly adverb


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