Peculiarity

n.	1.	The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
	2.	That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity. The smallest peculiarity of temper or manner. - Macaulay.
	3.	Exclusive possession or right.

Noun	1.	peculiarity - an odd or unusual characteristic Synonyms: distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic
	2.	peculiarity - a distinguishing trait Synonyms: distinctiveness, specialness, specialty, speciality
	3.	peculiarity - something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting Synonyms: curio, curiosity, oddment, rarity, oddity

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