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What's The Definition Of Bonze?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bonze: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bonze: See Also | Bonze In Webster's Dictionary \Bon"ze\ (b[o^]n"z[-e]; 277), n. [Pg. bonzo, fr. Japan.
b[=o]zu a Buddhist priest: cf. F. bonze.]
A Buddhist or Fohist priest, monk, or nun.
Note: The name was given by the Portuguese to the priests of
Japan, and has since been applied to the priests of
China, Cochin China, and the neighboring countries.
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