bonavist

[ bon-uh-vist ]
/ ˈbɒn ə vɪst /

noun

hyacinth bean.

Origin of bonavist

First recorded in 1690–1700, bonavist is from the Italian word buonavista good sight. See bonus, vista

Words nearby bonavist

bonapartism, bonapartist, bonar law, bonaventura, bonaventure, bonavist, bonbon, bonbonnière, bonce, bond, bond immunization

Example sentences from the Web for bonavist

  • Some planters would suffer you to lie at your ease cockered up with bonavist and Madeira till the money comes.

    For Faith and Freedom |Walter Besant