Definitions
characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
Word origin
From Latin pecūliāris (“one's own”), from pecūlium (“private property”), from pecus (“cattle”).
Used in a sentence
“The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm.”
“It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.”
“I saw nothing peculiar in his conduct, and thought that his arrangement of the ballot box was perfect.”
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01“Odd or distinctive”8 letters
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