Definition of Boon

1. Noun. A desirable state. "A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

Exact synonyms: Blessing
Generic synonyms: Good Fortune, Good Luck, Luckiness
Specialized synonyms: Mercy

2. Adjective. Very close and convivial. "Boon companions"
Similar to: Close

Definition of Boon

1. n. A prayer or petition.

2. a. Good; prosperous; as, boon voyage.

3. n. The woody portion flax, which is separated from the fiber as refuse matter by retting, braking, and scutching.

Definition of Boon

1. a timely benefit [n -S]

Medical Definition of Boon

1. The woody portion flax, which is separated from the fibre as refuse matter by retting, braking, and scutching. Origin: Scot. Boon, bune, been, Gael. & Ir. Bunach coarse tow, fr. Bun root, stubble. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boon

boomings
boomkin
boomkins
boomlet
boomlets
boomorah
booms
boomslange
boomtown
boomtowns
boomy
boom box
boom out
boom town
boon (current term)
boon (current term)
boondock
boondocks
boondoggle
boondoggled
boondoggler
boondogglers
boondoggles
boondoggling
Boone
boong
boongs
boonies
boonless
boons

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