Associations to the word «Schiaparelli»

Dictionary definition

SCHIAPARELLI, noun. Italian astronomer who first noted lines (which he called canals) on the surface of Mars (1835-1910).
SCHIAPARELLI, noun. Fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats