Definition of: nonpareil

(non′pə·rel′) adjective
Of unequaled excellence.
— noun
1. Something of unequaled excellence.
2. Printing a A size of type between agate and minion: the former and now seldom used name for 6–point type. b A 6–point slug.
3. One of various birds of brilliant coloring of the southern United States, especially the painted bunting.
4. A variety of russet apple. [<OF <non not (<L) + pareil equal <LL pariculus, dim. of L par equal]