1. from another part of the world; foreign
2. strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance

1. an exotic plant or animal

Examples

• The restaurant serves exotic dishes from Southeast Asia.
• She collected exotic plants from tropical regions.
• The zoo featured many exotic animals not found in North America.
• His exotic accent suggested he was from another country.
• The garden was filled with colorful exotics that bloomed year-round.
• Exotic spices gave the curry its distinctive flavor.
• The museum displayed exotic artifacts from ancient civilizations.