/ ˈspeʃəlti; NAmE / noun
( pl. -ies ) ( especially NAmE or medical ) = speciality :
regional specialties
specialty stores
Her specialty is taxation law.
Doctors training for General Practice must complete programmes in a number of specialties, including Paediatrics.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (denoting special affection or attachment): shortening of Old French especialte , from especial especial (see special ).