recherche
adjective/rəˌʃɛrˈʃeɪ/
Frequency rank: #18,877 most common English word
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure; chosen with excessive refinement or affected elegance.
Example sentence
The menu at that restaurant was quite recherche, featuring dishes that most diners had never encountered before.
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