Benoni

[ buh-noh-nahy, -nee ]

/ bəˈnoʊ naɪ, -ni /

noun

a city in the NE of the Republic of South Africa, near Johannesburg: gold mines.

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Examples from the Web for benoni

"Proud-spirited, and well spoken, like all her race," muttered Benoni.
Pearl-Maiden|H. Rider Haggard
As the words left his lips footsteps were heard, and Benoni appeared.
Pearl-Maiden|H. Rider Haggard
Hill's grocery was owned and carried on by Benoni Hill and his son Samuel.
Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks|Charles Felton Pidgin
She herself had christened him Benoni, son of the woeful lament.
The Christ Myth|Arthur Drews

Benoni shook his head and slowly extended his withered arms.
Sons and Fathers|Harry Stillwell Edwards

British Dictionary definitions for benoni

Benoni

/ (bɪˈnəʊnɪ) /

noun

a city in NE South Africa: gold mines. Pop: 94 341 (2001)

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