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单词 rare bird
释义

rare bird

noun

: rarity sense 2, rara avis

Example Sentences

The little diner is a rare bird in a city full of expensive restaurants.
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Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

rare bird

noun

as in rara avis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rara avis
  • wonder
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  • found object
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  • monster
  • objet trouvé
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  • exotic
  • freak
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  • objet d'art
  • oddity
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  • curio
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