noun
bonham
BO-nuhm
Bonham (noun) means a young pig; a piglet (dialectal). Example: “The farmer counted the bonhams in the pen each morning.”
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A young pig; a piglet (dialectal).
"The farmer counted the bonhams in the pen each morning."
How to use bonham
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old dialect word for a baby pig.
When to use it
Rare and regional; mostly seen today as a surname or place name rather than the original animal term.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bonhams
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Etymology
From Irish banbhán, meaning "piglet," later reshaped by association with the surname Bonham.
Frequently asked questions
What does “bonham” mean?
The word “bonham” means a young pig; a piglet (dialectal). In plain terms, an old dialect word for a baby pig.
How do you pronounce “bonham”?
“Bonham” is pronounced BO-nuhm (/ˈbɒnəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “bonham” in a sentence?
Here is “bonham” used in a sentence: “The farmer counted the bonhams in the pen each morning.”
What part of speech is “bonham”?
“Bonham” is a noun.
Where does the word “bonham” come from?
The word “bonham” comes from Irish. From Irish banbhán, meaning "piglet," later reshaped by association with the surname Bonham.
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