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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)

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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

In my personal collection I have tapes by such old-time greats as Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Lotte Lehmann and Lisa Della Casa; that’ll give us something to discuss while I set up my Voigt-Kampff equipment.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick