freak of nature

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noun

a person or animal that is born or grows with abnormal physical features.

an unusual, unexpected natural phenomenon.

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RELATED WORDS

freak, deviation, abnormality, deformity, monster

Nearby words

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Origin of freak of nature

First recorded in 1840–50

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