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| quirk [ kwurk ] (plural quirks) |
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1. odd event: a strange and unexpected turn of events
  a strange quirk of fate
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2. odd mannerism: a peculiar habit, mannerism, or aspect of somebody's character
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3. curved shape: a curved shape, pattern, or decoration, e.g. a flourish in handwriting
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4. architecture groove: a continuous groove running along a molding or separating a molding from adjoining members
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| [Mid-16th century. < ?] |
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| quirk·i·ly adverb |
| quirk·i·ness noun |
| quirk·y adjective |
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