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peculiar

/pɪˈkjul.jɚ/ noun C2
  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

Plural peculiars

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Rikki-tikki’s eyes grew red again, and he danced up to Karait with the peculiar rocking, swaying motion that he had inherited from his family.
The Jungle Book, p. 71 · B2
Her look and manners were open, cheerful, and engaging as ever, but without any symptom of peculiar regard; and I remained convinced, from the evening’s scrutiny, that though she received his attentions with pleasure, she did not invite them by any participation of sentiment.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 229 · B2
Resignation to inevitable evils is the duty of us all: the peculiar duty of a young man who has been so fortunate as I have been, in early preferment; and, I trust, I am resigned.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 133 · B2
A scheme of which every part promises delight can never be successful; and general disappointment is only warded off by the defence of some little peculiar vexation.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 268 · B2

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