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In some senses, peculiar is marked as dated, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm.
It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.
Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.
And it was peculiar in their Temper, that they were fonder of what they could get by Rapine or Stealth at a greater diſtance, than much better Food provided for them at home.
One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
hymns […] that Christianity hath peculiar unto itself
Particular; individual; special; appropriate.
while each peculiar power forgoes his wonted seat
My fate is Juno's most peculiar care.
noun
That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
before 1716, Robert South, Twelve Sermons If anything can legalize revenge, it should be injury from an extremely obliged person; but revenge is so absolutely the peculiar of heaven.
an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.