"Zamboni" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /zæmˈbəʊ.ni/ [UK] Forms: Zambonis [plural]
Rhymes: -əʊni Etymology: From the surname of the inventor, Frank J. Zamboni, and his brand of such machines. Zamboni was originally (and may still be) a trademark of Frank J. Zamboni & Co. Inc.. Its use in the general sense is an example of trademark erosion. The surname itself is of Italian origin, as a northeastern dialectal variant (possibly Venetian) of Giambono, comprised of a reduced form of Gianni (from Giovanni (“John”)) + Bono or buono (“good”). Frank Zamboni's father originated from Arsio in Trentino, northern Italy. Etymology templates: {{m|en||Zamboni}} Zamboni, {{trademark erosion|en|Zamboni|Frank J. Zamboni & Co. Inc.}} Zamboni was originally (and may still be) a trademark of Frank J. Zamboni & Co. Inc.. Its use in the general sense is an example of trademark erosion., {{der|en|it|-}} Italian, {{der|en|vec|-}} Venetian, {{m|it|Giambono}} Giambono, {{m|it|Gianni}} Gianni, {{m|it|Giovanni||John}} Giovanni (“John”), {{m|it|Bono}} Bono, {{m|it|buono||good}} buono (“good”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zamboni (plural Zambonis)
  1. An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use. Wikipedia link: Trentino, it:Arsio Synonyms: ice resurfacing machine, ice resurfacer

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