unicorn

/ˈjunɪkɔrn/
noun
  1. A mythical creature resembling a horse with a single horn on its forehead, often symbolizing purity and magic.
    • In many stories, a unicorn can only be captured by a pure-hearted person.
    • The little girl dressed as a unicorn for Halloween with a sparkly horn on her head.
    • The tapestry showed a white unicorn standing in a forest clearing.
  2. A privately held startup company valued at over one billion dollars.
    • The tech startup became a unicorn after its latest round of funding.
    • Only a few companies reach unicorn status each year.
    • Investors are always searching for the next unicorn in the software industry.
  3. Something rare, unique, or highly desirable.
    • Finding a first-edition book in that condition is a real unicorn.
    • A job with full benefits and flexible hours is a unicorn these days.
    • In the world of vintage cars, that model is considered a unicorn.
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