toon

[ toon ]

/ tun /

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noun

an 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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Origin of toon

1800–10; <Hindi tūn<Sanskrit tunna

Words nearby toon

Too many cooks spoil the broth, too many irons in the fire, Toombs, Toomer, too much of a good thing, toon, Toonerville trolley, to oneself, to one's face, to one's feet, to one's heart's content

Other definitions for toon (2 of 2)

toon²

[ toon ]

/ tun /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter) a character in an animated cartoon.

Origin of toon

First recorded in 1980–85; shortening of cartoon

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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|DAILY BEAST
Mind, 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. Barrie
He was ben in the room searchin' the drawers when I was up i' the toon in the forenoon.
A Window in Thrums|J. M. Barrie

The 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)

toon¹

/ (tuːn) /

noun

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

Word Origin for toon

from Hindi tūn, from Sanskrit tunna

British Dictionary definitions for toon (2 of 2)

toon²

/ (tuːn) /

noun

a cartoon character

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