Meaning of Jonathan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɑnəθən/

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  1. Noun

    Jonathan

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American lawyer

    Definitions

    1. red late-ripening apple

    Examples

    • « primarily eaten raw »

Famous quotes

  • « I don't want to see people decorating a house or digging a garden. As for guys like Jonathan Ross, he got an award there last Christmas. What for? He doesn't sing, dance or tell jokes, does he? »
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  • « I don't watch a huge amount of telly. I read a lot. I'm reading at the moment 'Freedom,' by Jonathan Franzen, a great big brick of a book, and I'm loving it. »
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  • « After a gig I always head back to the hotel, remembering granny's words of wisdom. I cancel the late-night pizza and watch the Jonathan Ross show instead. »
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