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May 25, 2012
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boon



Pronunciation: (bOOn), [key]
—n.
1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.
2. something that is asked; a favor sought.

boon



Pronunciation: (bOOn), [key]
—adj.
1. jolly; jovial; convivial: boon companions.
2. Archaic.kindly; gracious; bounteous.

boon



Pronunciation: (bOOn), [key]
—n. Textiles.
the ligneous waste product obtained by braking and scutching flax. Also called shive, shove.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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