exotica

[ig-zot-i-kuh]

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plural noun

exotic things or objects.

Origin of exotica

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

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British Dictionary definitions for exotica

exotica

pl n

exotic objects, esp when forming a collection

Word Origin

C19: Latin, neuter plural of exōticus; see exotic

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