of foreign origin or character; not native; introduced from abroad, but not fully naturalized or acclimatized

exotic foods; exotic plants.

strikingly unusual or strange in effect or appearance

an exotic hairstyle.

of a uniquely new or experimental nature

exotic weapons.

of, pertaining to, or involving stripteasing

the exotic clubs where strippers are featured.

something that is exotic

The flower show included several tropical exotics with showy blooms.

an exotic dancer; stripper.

adjective

familiar , normal , ordinary , usual

adjective

alien , alluring , avant garde , bizarre , colorful , curious , different , enticing , external , extraneous , extraordinary , extrinsic , far out , fascinating , foreign , glamorous , imported , introduced , kinky * , outlandish , outside , peculiar , peregrine , romantic , strange , striking , unfamiliar , unusual , way out , weird *notes:erotic means giving sexual pleasure or sexually arousing , while exotic means being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world or strikingly strange or unusual , elaborate , fantastic , kinky , mysterious