- Saint, called the Seraphic Doctor. 1221–74, Italian Franciscan monk, mystic, theologian, and philosopher; author of a Life of St Francis and Journey of the Soul to God. Feast day: July 14
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bon•a•ven•ture
(bon′ə ven′chər, bon′ə ven′-),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
Bon•a•ven•ture (bon′ə ven′cher, bon′ə ven′-),USA pronunciation n.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Nautical, Naval Termsa mast fitted with a lateen sail (bon′aventure miz′zen)or lugsail, situated behind the mizzenmast at or near the stern, used in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
- Italian buonaventura literally, good luck. See bonus, venture
- 1490–1500
Bon•a•ven•ture (bon′ə ven′cher, bon′ə ven′-),USA pronunciation n.
- Biographical Saint ("the Seraphic Doctor''), 1221–74, Italian scholastic theologian.
Bon•a•ven•tu•ra
(bon′ə ven chŏŏr′ə; It. bô′nä ven to̅o̅′rä),USA pronunciation n.
- BiographicalSee Bonaventure, Saint.
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Bonaventura /ˌbɒnəvɛnˈtjʊərə/, Bonaventure /ˈbɒnəˌvɛntʃə/ n
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