/pekuˈljaɾ/
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Translation
peculiar, odd, distinctive
Word origin
From Latin peculiaris ('belonging to oneself, private'), from peculium ('private property'), originally linked to pecu ('cattle').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- peculiaris
- English cognates
- peculiar, pecuniary
Grammar
Masc pluralpeculiares
Examples
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He has a very peculiar sense of humour.
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That village has a distinctive charm.
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I find her way of speaking peculiar.
costumbres .
Each region has its own distinctive customs.
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What a peculiar smell this flower has!
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