exotic

adj. unusual and exciting because it comes from a distant country.

adj. originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country, often implying a sense of striking difference or allure.

“The market was full of exotic fruits that I had never seen before.”

“The travel agency specializes in exotic destinations that remain largely untouched by mainstream commercial tourism.”

adj. describing animals that are not common pets like cats or dogs.

adj. denoting or relating to any animal that is not a common domestic species, often requiring specialized veterinary care.

“The vet specializes in exotic animals like snakes and lizards.”

“Owning exotic pets requires a significant commitment to maintaining specific environmental conditions and specialized dietary needs.”

adj. describing financial products that are more complicated than usual ones.

adj. relating to financial derivatives or options with complex features that distinguish them from standard or 'plain vanilla' instruments.

“The bank lost money after investing in exotic financial products.”

“The regulator expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency in the trading of exotic derivatives during the market downturn.”

Technical

n. a plant or animal that has been brought into a place where it does not naturally belong.

n. an organism that is not native to a particular ecosystem; an introduced or invasive species.

“The local forest is being taken over by an exotic vine from another continent.”

“The introduction of an exotic into the island's fragile ecosystem led to the rapid decline of several endemic bird species.”

Technical

n. a person who performs a type of dance that involves taking off their clothes.

n. a euphemism for a stripteaser or a performer of suggestive dances.

“He worked as an exotic dancer while he was trying to finish college.”

“The club featured several exotic dancers who performed elaborate routines involving fire and acrobatics.”

Informal