exotica

/ɛksəˈtɪkə/ or /ˌɛksəˈtɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a collection of exotic or unusual things, especially plants or music

“The shop specialized in selling rare and exotic plants, a true marvel of exotica.”

2. noun

a style of music characterized by lush, exotic, and sensual sounds

“The lounge band played a sultry exotica set that transported the audience to a tropical paradise.”

Synonyms

  • exotism
  • tropicalia

Antonyms

  • banality
  • ordinariness