1. plants, animals, or other things that are not native to a particular place; foreign or unusual items
Usage: plural form
2. unusual or striking people or things, especially those considered glamorous or mysterious
Usage: informal

Examples

• The botanical garden features a greenhouse full of tropical exotics.
• Invasive exotics can threaten native wildlife populations.
• The pet store specializes in exotics like parrots and iguanas.
• Many exotics require special permits for importation.
• The collector’s garage was filled with automotive exotics from Europe.
• Local farmers worry about exotics competing with native crops.
• The aquarium’s new exhibit showcases marine exotics from the Pacific.