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exotic
[ ig-zot-ik ]
adjective
- of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized:
exotic foods; exotic plants.
- strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance:
an exotic hairstyle.
- of a uniquely new or experimental nature:
exotic weapons.
- of, relating to, or involving stripteasing:
the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.
noun
- something that is exotic:
The flower show included several tropical exotics with showy blooms.
- an exotic dancer; a striptease dancer or belly dancer.
exotic
/ ɪɡˈɒɪ /
adjective
- originating in a foreign country, esp one in the tropics; not native
an exotic plant
- having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality
- (of trees, esp pine trees) native to the northern hemisphere but cultivated in New Zealand
an exotic forest
- of or relating to striptease
noun
- an exotic person or thing
Derived Forms
- ˈdzپԱ, noun
- ˈdzپ, adverb
- ˈdzپˌ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·dzi·· adverb
- ·dzi·Ա noun
- ԴDze·dzi adjective
- non·dzi·· adverb
- ܲe·dzi adjective
- un·dzi·· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of exotic1
Example Sentences
The driver of the exotic sports car fled the scene and is still outstanding.
Looking ahead, he would like to “spend half his time making kitchen knives and the other expanding my crafts, learning more skills and incorporating exotic and beautiful materials.”
Drake didn’t find a shortcut to the exotic East, and he headed back to singe the Spanish king’s beard closer to home and to English supply lines.
He also reflects on the journey of other cuisines, like Italian and Chinese, which were once considered “exotic” before becoming Americanized.
He went from standard citrus, apricot and avocado to a more exotic collection, adding finger limes, valentine pummelos, jaboticaba, cherimoya and pawpaw.
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