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How do you spell Peculiar?

Correct spelling

peculiar

PECULI + AR. Ends in AR.

Why is peculiar spelled this way?

From Latin peculiaris, originally meaning of private property (from pecu, cattle — wealth was measured in livestock). Something peculiar was originally just privately owned.

Common misspellings of peculiar

peculierpeculairpeuliarpeculliar

Example

That's a peculiar coincidence.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "peculiar". PECULI + AR. Ends in AR.
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