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bonhomie

Syllabification: (bon·ho·mie)
Definition of bonhomie

noun

  • cheerful friendliness; geniality:he exuded good humor and bonhomie

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, from bonhomme 'good fellow'

Bonhomie is spelled with an h after the n, although the h is not spoken because it is a French word.

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