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exotic

/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ noun C2
  1. An organism that is exotic to an environment; an introduced species.
  2. A person not native to a particular area; a foreigner.
  3. An exotic dancer; a stripteaser.
  4. Any exotic particle. · Glueballs, theoretical particles composed only of gluons, are exotics.

Plural exotica

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There is something tropical and exotic about her which forms a singular contrast to her cool and unemotional brother.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 94 · C1
By facilitating direct encounters with exotic wildlife, zoos ostensibly cultivate a profound sense of environmental stewardship among urban populations bereft of authentic natural experiences.
The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

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