peculiar

Definition

Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

Etymology

From Latin pecūliāris (“one's own”), from pecūlium (“private property”), from pecus (“cattle”).

Example Sentences

• "The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm."
• "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."
• "I saw nothing peculiar in his conduct, and thought that his arrangement of the ballot box was perfect."