nonesuch

English

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Etymology

none +‎ such. First attested in 1590.[1]

Noun

nonesuch (plural nonesuches)

  1. A person or thing with no equal.
    Synonyms: ideal, paragon, nonpareil
  2. A caryophyllaceous plant, Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), with bright red flowers, native to Eurasia.
    Synonyms: burning love, dusky salmon, Jerusalem cross, Maltese cross, scarlet lychnis

References
  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “nonesuch”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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