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peculiar passageway

[/pɪˈkjuːliər ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/]
nounfemininepl: peculiar passageways
passagem peculiar
1. An unusual, strange, or distinctive corridor, tunnel, or narrow passage that is notably different from ordinary passageways
The mansion contained a peculiar passageway hidden behind the bookshelf.
A mansão continha uma passagem peculiar escondida atrás da estante de livros.
2. A route or channel with unique or distinctive characteristics that sets it apart from typical passages
The old castle featured several peculiar passageways connecting different wings.
O antigo castelo tinha várias passagens peculiares conectando diferentes alas.
Synonyms
strange passagewayunusual corridordistinctive tunnelodd passagecurious hallway
Antonyms
ordinary passagewaycommon corridortypical passagestandard hallway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
passagem peculiar
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
passagem estranha
More commonly used in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
passagem diferente
Colloquial variant emphasizing difference
São Paulo
corredor inusitado
More formal alternative using 'corredor' (corridor)

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden passageway
secret corridor
narrow passage
winding hallway
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