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Schwarzkopf

American  
[shwawrts-kawpf, -kopf, shwahrts-] / ˈʃwɔrts kɔpf, -kɒpf, ˈʃwɑrts- /

noun

  1. Elisabeth, 1915–2006, German soprano, born in Poland.


Schwarzkopf British  
/ ˈʃvartskɔpf /

noun

  1. Elisabeth (eˈliːzabɛt). 1915–2006, Austro-British operatic soprano, born in Germany

  2. Norman, nicknamed Stormin' Norman . 1934–2012, US general. As head of Central Command, the US military district covering the Middle East, he became the victorious commander-in-chief of the US-led forces in the Gulf War (1991)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The German company—home to brands like Schwarzkopf and Persil—said it would acquire premium hair-care brand Olaplex for around $2.06 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

The research began with an educational project led by Enrique Schwarzkopf, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in Heil's lab and an avid sourdough baker.

From Science Daily Jan. 21, 2026

The producer, Walter Legge, called on his wife, soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, to record the note, which was dubbed in.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2024

Henkel’s range includes Persil detergent, Schwarzkopf hair products and Loctite glue.

From Seattle Times Apr. 19, 2022

Schwarzkopf, darling of the Reich’s culture department, later allegedly took the SS General and Nazi Governor of Lower Austria, Dr Hugo Jury, as her lover.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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