Meaning of BONANZA
| Pronunciation: | | bu'nanzu
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- [n] a sudden happening that brings very good fortune
- [n] an especially rich vein of precious ore
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| | Synonyms: | | boom, manna from heaven |
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| | See Also: | | happening, mineral vein, natural event, occurrence, vein | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bo*nan"za\, n. [Sp., prop. calm., fair weather,
prosperity, fr. L. bonus good.]
In mining, a rich mine or vein of silver or gold; hence,
anything which is a mine of wealth or yields a large income.
[Colloq. U. S.]
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