26984 words

unicorns

5 definitions • 3 examples
1
an imaginary white creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head
2
a start-up (= new business) whose value is considered to be over $1 billion
3
someone or something that is difficult or impossible to find:

Examples:

The good $15 Pinot Noir is the unicorn of the California wine industry - highly sought after, but no one is actually sure whether it exists or not.
4
consisting of a combination of a number of colours, typically including purple, pink, white, light blue and light green, that are used together to decorate food, clothing, etc. :

Examples:

The easiest way to get that unicorn effect is through soft pastel colours like pinks, greens, and blues.
5
an imaginary creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head

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