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.

From Los Angeles Times

The tension between creating relatively more affordable living spaces and residents’ desire to keep the neighborhood the way it is was on display during a recent bid by Bonaventure Realty to develop buildings on Mount Vernon Avenue for retail and residential use.

From Washington Post

Then, perhaps in the ugliest early exit, Steve Alford’s Bruins lost to St. Bonaventure on a snowy night in Dayton, Ohio in the 2018 play-in game.

From Los Angeles Times

Mason won at Maryland and Georgia in nonconference play and also picked off A-10 powers Dayton and St. Bonaventure at home.

From Washington Post

The Patriots won in November at Maryland, later picked off Georgia on the road and defeated regular Atlantic 10 contenders Dayton, Richmond and St. Bonaventure at home.

From Washington Post