Peculiar

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]

noun

  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

  2. (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.

adjective

  1. Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.

  2. Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.

  3. One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.

Synonyms: odd, strange, uncommon, unusual, specific

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