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| re·cher·ché [ rə shèr sháy ] |
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1. rare and exquisite: marked by such rare and exquisite quality that it is known only to connoisseurs
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2. appreciating fine things: having a deep appreciation of unusual or choice things
  a recherché taste in sculpture
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3. affected: marked by excessive refinement or exaggerated importance
Some of his ideas are a little recherché for my taste.
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| [Late 17th century. < French, past participle of rechercher "seek thoroughly" < chercher "seek"] |
