rare

/rɛr/
adjective
  1. Not common or frequent; happening or existing only occasionally.
    • She collects rare coins from the 1800s.
    • Snow is rare in this part of the country.
    • It is rare to see a double rainbow.
  2. Unusually good or special; exceptional.
    • We enjoyed a rare moment of peace and quiet.
    • That was a rare display of kindness.
    • He has a rare talent for playing the piano.
  3. (of meat) cooked for a short time so that the inside is still red and juicy.
    • She prefers her burgers cooked rare.
    • The chef recommends serving the lamb rare.
    • I ordered my steak rare, not well-done.
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