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noun
An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: ice resurfacer, ice resurfacing machine
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Zamboni.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the trademark for a machine that smooths the ice in an ice-skating rink
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: machine
History
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 Venetan) 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.
