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bizarre

bi·zarre [ bi zr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
grotesquely odd: amusingly or grotesquely strange or unusual

[Mid-17th century. Via French, "odd," formerly "brave, handsome" < Spanish bizarro "brave" < Italian bizzarro "angry"]

bi·zarre·ly adverb
bi·zarre·ness noun
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