unicorn

noun/ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/

Frequency rank: #7,357 most common English word

Meaning

A mythical horse-like creature with a single horn, or a startup company valued at over one billion dollars.

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Example sentence

Many investors dream of founding unicorn startup that becomes worth over one billion dollars.

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