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bonhomie definition

bon·ho·mie (bän′ə mē′, bän′ə mē; Fr bō̂ nō̂ mē′)

noun

good nature; pleasant, affable manner; amiability

Etymology: Fr < bonhomme < bon, good + homme, man

Related Forms:

  • bonhomous bon′·ho·mous (bän′ə məs) adjective

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