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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
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)