bonanza

Definitions


[bəˈnanzə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
(e.g: a natural gas bonanza for Britain)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (originally US, especially with reference to success when mining): from Spanish, literally ‘fair weather, prosperity’, from Latin bonus ‘good’




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