Definition of exotic
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Examples of exotic in a Sentence
She's known for her exotic tastes.
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
Origin and Etymology of exotic
Latin exoticus, from Greek exōtikos, from exō
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Definition of exotic
1 : one (such as a plant or animal) that is exotic
2 : stripteaser
3 : exotic shorthair
Examples of exotic in a Sentence
Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
First Known Use of exotic
1645
EXOTIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of exotic for English Language Learners
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: very different, strange, or unusual
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of a plant or animal : not living or growing naturally in a particular area : from another part of the world
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Definition of exotic for English Language Learners
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: a plant or animal that does not live or grow naturally in a particular area
EXOTIC Defined for Kids
exotic
playDefinition of exotic for Students
1 : very different, strange, or unusual
2 : introduced from another country : not native exotic plants
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