单词 | Jonah |
释义 | Jonah —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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