bonaventure

¹ American  

[bon-uh-ven-cher, bon-uh-ven-] / ˈbɒn əˌvɛn tʃər, ˌbɒn əˈvɛn- /

noun

Nautical.

1. a mast fitted with a lateen sail bonaventure mizzen or lugsail, situated behind the mizzenmast at or near the stern, used in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

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Bonaventure ² American  

[bon-uh-ven-cher, bon-uh-ven-] / ˈbɒn əˌvɛn tʃɛr, ˌbɒn əˈvɛn- /

noun

1. Saint the Seraphic Doctor, 1221–74, Italian scholastic theologian.

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Etymology

Origin of bonaventure

First recorded in 1490–1500, bonaventure is from the Italian word buonaventura literally, good luck. See bonus, venture

Example Sentences

Servite 79, St. Bonaventure 38: The Friars improved to 6-1 behind Hugh Hannan, who had 18 points.

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Canyon won a 2A championship last season and lost most of its players, but returning is standout point guard Isaac Yuhico, who delivered clutch baskets in the Cowboys’ triple-overtime championship game win over St. Bonaventure.

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St. Bonaventure, 25-15, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23 Royal d.

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She travels to Savannah’s Bonaventure graveyard, abutting the Wilmington River, “where shrimp boats float, a mostly silent river that is only audible when a breeze shakes the trees and you hear the water whisper.”

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Former NFL defensive back Troy Hill is a first-year coach at St. Bonaventure with no head coaching experience.

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