JONAH


Meaning of JONAH in English

— 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."

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