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A boon is defined as a welcomed blessing.

(noun)

An example of boon is the sky clearing up just before sunset on a rainy day.

The definition of boon is someone or something that is happy or friendly.

(adjective)

An example of boon is someone easy to get along with.

See boon in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Archaic a request or the favor requested
welcome benefit; blessing

Origin: ME bone < ON bon, a petition, prayer < IE base *bha-, to speak (see fame); meaning prob. infl. by boon

adjective

Archaic kind, generous, pleasant, etc.
merry; convivial: now only in , a close friend

Origin: ME & OFr bon < L bonus, good

See boon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bone

Origin: , from Old Norse bōn, prayer; see bhā-² in Indo-European roots

adjective

Convivial; jolly: a boon companion to all.
Archaic Favorable.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bon, good

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin bonus; see deu-² in Indo-European roots

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