See bonanza in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"lang_code": "ru",
"roman": "zolotóje dno",
"sense": "something that is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return",
"tags": [
"neuter"
],
"word": "золото́е дно"
},
{
"code": "uk",
"lang": "Ukrainian",
"lang_code": "uk",
"roman": "zolota žyla",
"sense": "something that is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return",
"tags": [
"feminine"
],
"word": "золота жила"
}
],
"word": "bonanza"
}
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