English Explanatory Dictionary

nonesuch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or thing with no equal.
  2. A caryophyllaceous plant, Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), with bright red flowers, native to Eurasia.
adj
  1. Having no equal.

Word forms

nonesuch nonesuches nonsuch

Etymology

From none + such. First attested in 1590.

Synonyms

ideal paragon nonpareil burning love dusky salmon Jerusalem cross Maltese cross scarlet lychnis
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