toon
1an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
the wood itself.
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Other definitions for toon (2 of 2)
(sometimes initial capital letter) a character in an animated cartoon.
Origin of toon
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How to use toon in a sentence
Michele Bachmann had a good run as the looniest toon in Congress.
Michele Bachmann Is Out, So Who’s Our New Craziest Member of Congress? | Caitlin Dickson | May 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMind, you're no' to mention 'at ye kent they were in the toon.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. Barrie"It was Chirsty Miller 'at put it through the toon," Henry continued.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. BarrieHe was ben in the room searchin' the drawers when I was up i' the toon in the forenoon.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. BarrieThe orkistry struck up a toon, & I asked the Usher to nudge me when Mr. Pogue cum on the stage to act.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward | Charles Farrar Browne (AKA Artemus Ward)
Ay, to be sure, he hae left her in her grand toon house in London.
The Lost Lady of Lone | E.D.E.N. Southworth
British Dictionary definitions for toon (1 of 2)
/ (tuːn) /
a large meliaceous tree, Cedrela toona, of the East Indies and Australia, having clusters of flowers from which a dye is obtained
the close-grained red wood of this tree, used for furniture, carvings, etc
Origin of toon
1British Dictionary definitions for toon (2 of 2)
/ (tuːn) /
a cartoon character
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