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May 27, 2012
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Jo•nah



Pronunciation: ( jō'nu), [key]
—n.
1. a Minor Prophet who, for his impiety, was thrown overboard from his ship and swallowed by a large fish, remaining in its belly for three days before being cast up onto the shore unharmed.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.
3. any person or thing regarded as bringing bad luck.
4. Also,Jo•nasPronunciation: ( jō'nus). [key]a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “dove.”

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