exotic
adjective
of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized.
exotics
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pluralof exotic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Of the gardens, there are three “don’t misses” open to the public, including Abbotsbury for its exotics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
We’re talking serious exotics with a range of flavors from smoky to sweet and evocative names like Thorburn’s Terra Cotta, Cherokee Purple, Evil Olive Cherry and Brandywine Pink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
The python has been transferred to a specialist exotics centre where it is recovering.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2023
Might as well take a take chance, too, and throw him in your exotics.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2022
The exotics walked slowly back to the Midway.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
