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exotic

/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ adjective B2
  1. Foreign, especially in an exciting way. · an exotic appearance
  2. Non-native to the ecosystem.
  3. extraterrestial, alien · exotic materials
  4. Being or relating to an option with features that make it more complex than commonly traded options.
  5. Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.
  6. Denoting or relating to any animal that is not a cat or dog, requiring specialised healthcare
  7. Unusual to keep or undomesticated.
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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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