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Schiaparelli

noun
1.
Italian astronomer who first noted lines (which he called canals) on the surface of Mars (1835-1910).  Synonym: Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli.
2.
Fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973).  Synonym: Elsa Schiaparelli.





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"Schiaparelli" Quotes from Famous Books



... much interested in seeing how the great canals on the planet are dug," said Professor Henderson. "I have seen a map of Mars, made by a scientist named Schiaparelli, and he has drawn a number of large bodies of water, among which are intermeshed continents and islands. The surface of Mars must be ...
— Through Space to Mars • Roy Rockwood


Words linked to "Schiaparelli" :   stargazer, designer, uranologist, astronomer, clothes designer, couturier, fashion designer


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