The term 'PECULIAR' is composed of two parts: the prefix 'idio' and the suffix 'whtm'. The prefix 'idio' comes from the Greek word 'idios', which means 'ONE's own'. This prefix is used to describe something that is unique or special to an individual. The suffix 'whtm' comes from the Old English word 'hwitm', which means 'STRANGE'. Together, these two parts create the word 'PECULIAR', which means 'STRANGE or unusual in a way that is interesting or attractive'.