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[ spesh-ee-al -i-tee ] SHOW IPA
/ ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun, plural spe·ci·al·i·ties. Chiefly British . Origin of speciality 1400–50; late Middle English specialite <Late Latin speciālitās; see specialty
Words nearby speciality specialism, specialist, specialistic, specialist registrar, spécialité de la maison, speciality , specialization, specialize, special jury, Special K, special library
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Example sentences from the Web for speciality The speciality was mutton tagine, softly braised in the tagine pot with peas, vegetables, and spices.
The World’s Five Best Cheap Meals | Jodi Ettenberg| November 14, 2012| DAILY BEAST
Celia smiled and went on, "How do you make a speciality of limpets?"
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 147, August 12, 1914 | Various
I am given to understand that you are to have the honorable distinction of becoming a Speciality .
But what is the speciality of a literary man on this particular subject?
Flowers of Freethought | George W. Foote
Again, no armadillo now living presents nearly so remarkable a speciality of structure as was possessed by the extinct glyptodon.
On the Genesis of Species | St. George Mivart
The Boss or round central projection formed a very important part or speciality in medival wood-carving.
A Manual of Wood Carving | Charles G. Leland
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British Dictionary definitions for speciality speciality mainly US and Canadian specialty
noun plural -ties a special interest or skill
a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant roast beef was a speciality of the house (as modifier ) a speciality dish a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
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Words related to speciality case, specific, article, fact, circumstance, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk, trait, facet, virtue, aspect, characteristic, quality, hobby, major, masterpiece, profession, conference, session