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Meaning of nonpareil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nonpareil

Pronunciation:/nɒnpəˈɹeɪl//nɑnpəˈɹɛl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person or thing that has no equal; a paragon.

  2. A small pellet of colored sugar used as decoration on baked goods and candy.

    Synonyms:hundreds and thousands (UK, Australian, plural only)sprinkles (US)
  3. A small, flat chocolate drop covered with white pellets of sugar, similar to a comfit.

  4. A smaller grade of caper.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unequalled, unrivalled; unique.