peculiar

US /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/

UK /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/

1.

different from what is normal or expected; strange.

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She had a peculiar feeling that she was being watched.

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The dish had a peculiar taste, but it wasn't unpleasant.

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strange odd weird unusual curious

2.

belonging exclusively to one person or thing.

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The custom is peculiar to this region.

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Each species has its own peculiar characteristics.

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distinctive characteristic unique specific individual