exotica

[ ig-zot-i-kuh ]

plural noun

1. exotic things or objects.

exotica

/ ɪɡˈzɒtɪkə /

plural noun

1. exotic objects, esp when forming a collection

Word History and Origins

Origin of exotica¹

1875–80; < Latin, neuter plural of exōticus exotic

Word History and Origins

Origin of exotica¹

C19: Latin, neuter plural of exōticus; see exotic

Example Sentences

We may need the illusion of nature more than the Victorians needed the exotica of it.

From The Daily Beast

The reference to unguenta exotica (l. 42) points to a late date, when Asiatic luxury was growing common.

From Project Gutenberg