nonesuch
nonesuch noun: a person or thing with no equal.
Noun
nonesuch (plural nonesuches)
- A person or thing with no equal.
- 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
Adjective
nonesuch (not comparable)
- Having no equal.
nonesuch meaning in Tamil and Bengali
nonesuch in Tamil
- உயர்குறிக்கோள்
nonesuch in Bengali
- অতুলনীয় ব্যক্তি, বস্তু, অপূর্ব বস্তু, পুরুষোত্তম
Synonyms of nonesuch
- ideal
- paragon
- nonpareil
- burning love
- dusky salmon
- Jerusalem cross
- Maltese cross
- scarlet lychnis
Forms of nonesuch
| plural | nonesuches |
|---|---|
| alternative form | nonsuch |
Origin of nonesuch
From none + such. First attested in 1590.
Phrases with nonesuch
Questions about nonesuch
- What does nonesuch mean?
- Nonesuch means a person or thing with no equal.
- What is nonesuch in Tamil?
- Nonesuch in Tamil is உயர்குறிக்கோள். See Nonesuch meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is nonesuch?
- Nonesuch can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of nonesuch?
- The plural of nonesuch is nonesuches.
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