bonanza
English
Etymology
From Spanish bonanza (“calm sea, fair weather, good luck, rich lode”), from Medieval Latin bonacia (“fair weather”), a blend of bonus (“good”) and malacia (“calm sea”).
Pronunciation
Noun
bonanza (plural bonanzas)
- In mining, a rich mine or vein of silver or gold.
- The point at which two mother lodes intersect
- By extension, anything which is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return.
- The popular show quickly became a ratings bonanza for the network.
Translations
rich mine or vein of silver or gold
point at which two mother lodes intersect
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something that is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return