unicum

noun

uni·​cum

ˈyünə̇kəm,

-nēk-

plural unica

-kə

: a thing unique in its kind

especially : a sole existing exemplar (as of a writing)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of unicus sole, single, unique

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