— Jonahesque , adj.
/joh"neuh/ , n.
1. a Minor Prophet who, for his impiety, was thrown overboard from his ship and swallowed by a large fish, remaining in its belly for three days before being cast up onto the shore unharmed.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.
3. any person or thing regarded as bringing bad luck.
4. Also, Jonas /joh"neuhs/ . a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "dove."