exotica


ex·ot·i·ca

noun pl \ig-ˈzä-ti-kə\

Definition of EXOTICA

: things excitingly different or unusual; especially : literary or artistic items having an exotic theme or nature

Origin of EXOTICA

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of exoticus
First Known Use: 1828

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