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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Jo•nah ( jō′nə),USA pronunciation n. - Biblea 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.
- Biblea book of the Bible bearing his name.
- any person or thing regarded as bringing bad luck.
Also, Jo•nas ( jō′nəs).USA pronunciation a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "dove.'' Jo′nah•esque′, adj. |