Schiaparelli n 1: Italian astronomer who first noted lines (which he called canals) on the surface of Mars (1835-1910) [syn: {Schiaparelli}, {Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli}] 2: fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973) [syn: {Schiaparelli}, {Elsa Schiaparelli}]