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nonpareil

Syllabification: (non·pa·reil)
Pronunciation: /ˌnänpəˈrel/
Definition of nonpareil

adjective

  • having no match or equal; unrivaled:he is a nonpareil storyteller [postpositive]:a film critic nonpareil

noun

  • 1an unrivaled or matchless person or thing.
  • 2US a flat round candy made of chocolate covered with white sugar sprinkles.
  • 3 Printing an old type size equal to six points (larger than ruby or agate, smaller than emerald or minion).

Origin:

late Middle English: from French, from non- 'not' + pareil 'equal' (from popular Latin pariculus, diminutive of Latin par 'equal')

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