bonanza
|bo/nan/za|
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/bəˈnænzə/
source of wealth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bonanza' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'bonanza,' where 'bonanza' meant 'calm sea' or 'prosperity.'
Historical Evolution
'bonanza' changed from the Spanish word 'bonanza' and eventually became the modern English word 'bonanza.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'calm sea,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a source of great wealth or prosperity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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