nonesuch en · ADJ
Etymology
From none + such. First attested in 1590.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Having no equal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonsuch | alternative | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
nonesuch en · NOUN
Etymology
From none + such. First attested in 1590.
Meanings
- A person or thing with no equal.
- A caryophyllaceous plant, Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), with bright red flowers, native to Eurasia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonesuches | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| nonsuch | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
ideal · Maltese cross · nonpareil · scarlet lychnis · paragon · Jerusalem cross · dusky salmon · burning love