Freak

/friːk/

noun

A person, animal, or plant that is significantly different from what is considered normal.

The lamb born with five legs is a freak of nature.

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Pro Tip 1/2

Use 'freak' to highlight the unusual rarity of something in nature or statistics.

Discovering a two-headed snake is a freak occurrence.

Pro Tip 2/2

While 'freak' points out abnormalities, it's often used without emotional judgment.

The scientist studied the freak specimen with curiosity.

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