PECULIAR

8 letters 12 Scrabble points [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]

Definition of PECULIAR

noun

  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

  2. (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.

adjective

  1. Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."

    Synonyms: odd strange uncommon unusual

  2. Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    "Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."

    Synonyms: specific

  3. One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.

Related words: odd strange uncommon unusual specific

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P E C U L I A R
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

Words Containing "PECULIAR"

PECULIARISE PECULIARISED PECULIARISING PECULIARISM PECULIARITY PECULIARITIES PECULIARIZATION PECULIARIZE PECULIARIZED PECULIARIZING PECULIARLY PECULIARNESS PECULIARS PECULIARSOME UNPECULIAR UNPECULIARLY

Words Starting with "PECULIAR"

PECULIARISE PECULIARISED PECULIARISING PECULIARISM PECULIARITY PECULIARITIES PECULIARIZATION PECULIARIZE PECULIARIZED PECULIARIZING PECULIARLY PECULIARNESS PECULIARS PECULIARSOME

Words Ending with "PECULIAR"

UNPECULIAR