Where does “bonanza” come from?
Bonanza comes from Spanish bonanza, derived from Medieval Latin bonacia, originally meaning calm weather at sea.
bonanza (English): A rich mine or vein of silver or gold; The point...
Definitions
- A rich mine or vein of silver or gold; The point...
Ancestry of “bonanza”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | bonanza | good weather; bloom, flourishing |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | bonacia | fair weather |