peculiarize

[ pi-kyool-yuh-rahyz ]
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verb (used with object),pe·cu·liar·ized, pe·cu·liar·iz·ing.
  1. to make peculiar, unusual, distinguished, etc.

Origin of peculiarize

1
First recorded in 1615–25; peculiar + -ize
  • Also especially British, pe·cu·liar·ise .

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