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Term: Peculiar

Peculiar is a term that can be used as an adjective or a noun.

Adjective:

• Unusual or strange in a way that is interesting or entertaining.
• Exclusive or particular to a specific person, group, or thing.

Example Sentences:

1. Her peculiar sense of humor always managed to make everyone laugh.
2. He has a peculiar habit of wearing mismatched socks.
3. The peculiar smell coming from the kitchen made me curious about what was cooking.
4. The artist had a peculiar style of painting that no one else could imitate.

Noun:

An ecclesiastical office or property that has no ordinary or proper jurisdiction.

Example Sentences:

1. The church was granted a peculiar by the bishop.
2. The small village had its own peculiar, which allowed it to establish its own set of rules.
3. Only the highest-ranking officials had access to the peculiar of the cathedral.

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