noun
nonesuch
Nonesuch (noun) means a person or thing with no equal.
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.
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Etymology
From none + such. First attested in 1590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nonesuch?
"nonesuch" (noun) means a person or thing with no equal.
What are the different meanings of nonesuch?
"nonesuch" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person or thing with no equal; 2. A caryophyllaceous plant, Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), with bright red flowers, native to Eurasia.