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bonito

|bo-ni-to|

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/bəˈniːtoʊ/

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/bəˈniːtəʊ/

medium-sized fish

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bonito' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'bonito', where 'bonito' meant 'pretty' or 'nice'.

Historical Evolution

'bonito' changed from the Spanish word 'bonito' and eventually became the modern English word 'bonito'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pretty' or 'nice', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of fish.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of medium-sized fish belonging to the mackerel family, often used in cooking.

The fisherman caught a large bonito off the coast.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/26 21:11