"nonpareil" Definition

Definitions for the word "nonpareil" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. a.
Something of unequaled excellence; a peerless thing or person; a nonesuch; -- often used as a name.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
A size of type next smaller than minion and next larger than agate (or ruby).
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
A beautifully colored finch (Passerina ciris), native of the Southern United States. The male has the head and neck deep blue, rump and under parts bright red, back and wings golden green, and the tail bluish purple. Called also painted finch.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. a.
Any other similar bird of the same genus.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. a.
Having no equal; peerless.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. adj.
Unrivalled or unique. n. Such a person or thing. [french pareil]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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