n. [ Pg. bonzo, fr. Japan. bōzu a Buddhist priest: cf. F. bonze. ] A Buddhist or Fohist priest, monk, or nun. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. remarkable or wonderful. [ Australian ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]