peculiar
adjectiveUK /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/
US /pɪˈkjuː.li.ɚ/
Something peculiar is strange or unusual in a way that is a little odd.
The old house had a peculiar smell that nobody could explain.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Belonging only to one person, place, or thing.
The kangaroo is peculiar to Australia.
3. Feeling slightly unwell or not quite right.
I woke up feeling a bit peculiar this morning.
4. Special or particular in a way that stands out.
She has a peculiar talent for remembering every name she hears.